Successful Aging: Some wrinkles and fine lines we can control, and some we can’t
Q. I recently walked into a store to get some eye makeup remover. Before I could make my request, a male associate asked If wanted a...
Successful Aging: Are aches and pains normal signs of aging?
Q. At the risk of complaining, I am having vision problems that require monthly doctor visits, a sore back from overexertion, a skin...
Successful Aging: What is a geriatrician, and do I need to see one?
Q. I am 79 years old and recently widowed. Since my regular primary care physician moved, I had to find a new one. Given my age, I...
Successful Aging: There is no excuse to accept ageism or patronizing attitudes
Q. When I look up the word “old” in the thesaurus, I find the following: elderly, aged, gray-haired, grizzled, past one’s prime,...
Successful Aging: Maintaining a positive outlook helps in recovery and good health
I am a 78-year old healthy woman facing a fourth surgery on my leg and am a bit depressed. Fortunately, I’ve recovered well from the...
Successful Aging: Want to stay healthy and age well? Start doing these things
Q. I am 77 years old and would like to know what skills I will need to ensure I can handle what might be ahead of me in my later years....