Greeting cards that joke about getting older: What readers are saying
Dear readers, This week, the focus is on the emails I received in response to the column on ageism and birthday cards. Here are some of...
How to combat feeling ‘old’ and compensate for changes related to age
My husband and I live in a senior community and both are in our mid-80’s. I was surprised when he recently said, “I really feel old.” It...
Why there’s nothing funny about ageist greeting cards
Dear readers, This week’s column is a continuation of our conversation about ageism, noting that where you live matters. Among all of the...
Why there’s been an outbreak of ageism during the pandemic
Dear readers, “With the pandemic, there has been a parallel outbreak of ageism,” writes social scientists in a recent article published...
Why it may be difficult transitioning from employee to ‘volunteer’
Q. After 40 years and at age 75, I just retired from an organization where I had a very significant role which I enjoyed; one of impact,...
The importance of having pets, and a plan in place to care for them if you’re away
Dear N.T., You clearly have a dilemma. We know that staying home and living alone can be an isolating experience. Pets can ease the void...