Successful Aging: Are older Americans a drag on the economy — or a boost?
Dear readers, The following headline — “Are baby boomers ruining the housing market?” — appeared in a Dec. 5th Los Angeles Times article....
Successful Aging: What you say matters when talking about older people
Q. I have a pet peeve with many reporters and journalists who use the term “75-year-old grandma (or grandpa) was blah, blah,blah.” I am a...
Successful Aging: Greedy? No, facts show the older generation keeps on giving
I recently saw the term “greedy geezer” used to refer to seniors. I am 69 years old and found the term quite offensive. I always thought...
Successful Aging: How to fight ageism and change outdated attitudes
Dear readers, This week we continue our conversation about ageism. Various movements, publications and initiatives are helping the...
Successful Aging: Am I too sensitive to how my younger colleagues speak to me?
I am 80 years old and work one day a week for a hospital assuming responsibility for the food for two events involving thousands of...
Successful Aging: Help! My 88-year-old aunt won’t accept our assistance over the holidays
Q. My 88-year-old aunt has hosted holiday dinners for many years. This year, she once again decided to have the family Thanksgiving...