Help! I got laid off and I don’t know what to do with myself
Q. I am female, age 67, and was laid off in December 2021 after years as vice-president in a large company. I am at a loss of what to...
For Older Americans Month, questions about aging in place and staying at home
Older adults are taking center stage, not as members of a dance troupe, chorale or symphony, but to be the featured players for Older...
What to do when you suspect elder abuse against an older loved one
Q. My father, age 80, was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and eloped with his wife in 2020. It was out of character for him to marry...
Retirement from work is a process and it helps to know its stages
Q. I am a divorced women age 67 and lost my job due to the pandemic. Being eligible for retirement and having no family close by, I...
Why does ageism continue and what can be done about it?
Many of the questions I receive from our readers deal with a fundamental issue: ageism. Their emails and letters express frustration and...
How to address our fears about getting older
Dear Readers, Last week, we discussed the fear of getting older, a few ways to address those fears and some facts affirming the upside of...