Successful Aging: An example of successful end of life care
Last week, we addressed D.B’s request to discuss hospice and its valuable service to those facing life-limiting illnesses. This week, we...
Successful Aging: Help with end of life care
Q We had hospice care for my mother in her home the last three months of her life. The care she received was extraordinary and...
Successful aging: What older athletes remind us about healthy longevity
Q The recent Australian Open tennis tournament was astounding. Roger Federer is 35, as is Serena Williams; her sister Venus is 36. That’s...
Age doesn’t matter on this dating website
Q. I am in my early 70’s, divorced and looking for good male company. I avoided the more popular dating sites thinking that I would find...
Successful aging: When to put the brakes on drivers affected by dementia
Q The spouses of two of my friends have Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, they continue to drive despite dents in their cars and...
Successful Aging: How to leave a legacy that’s more than financial
Q I have been thinking about the concept of legacy over the past few years and saw an article in the AARP Bulletin asking “what will your...