Successful Aging: How to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day
August is a month with several days designated for celebration. Aug. 11 is National Raspberry Tart Day; the 13th is International...
Retirement is just a new opportunity
Last week, L.S., who loved her work and achieved national recognition is struggling with the loss of identity in her retirement. Teaching...
Successful Aging: Most times, you really aren’t as old as you feel
Q I am 78 years old with several chronic conditions. I use a cane and must admit that I am in constant pain, which affects everything I...
Successful Aging: The ins and outs of quickly finding agency caregivers
Q My father recently was released from the hospital. At a moment’s notice we were told he was coming home and would need care. The...
Successful Aging: If we have ageism laws, what’s the problem?
Last week we discussed G.C.’s somewhat ageist experience with a cardiac technician (and by ageist, we are referring to age...
Successful Aging: When health care can lead down a discriminating path
Q I went for a scheduled stress test today. The technician was ready to inject a substance that would artificially raise my heart when I...