

Successful Aging: Remember that there are also positives to getting older
Q. I recently spent the afternoon with my eight-year-old granddaughter who asked, “Grandma, do you know you have a lot of lines on your...


Successful Aging: Ask these questions to help you exercise, get in shape and stay fit
Q. I am a 78-year old man who is somewhat out of shape and a bit overweight. The woman I am seeing is quite fit and has strongly...


Successful Aging: Seeking a global perspective on aging
Dear readers, I recently returned from a trip to Paris where I had the opportunity to spend time with my colleague Moira Allan,...


Successful Aging: Can’t sleep? Here are some reasons why and tips to help you get needed rest
Q. I am a senior citizen having trouble sleeping, which is new for me. My older friends are complaining of the same thing. Why is this...


Successful Aging: Paying attention to Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment
Q. I recently went to my internist for a routine physical and complained about some memory changes and a bit more. He said that it is...


Successful Aging: A lesson in aging, set to music
Dear readers. This week’s column is a little different from the Q & A format. While recently in Philadelphia I had the pleasure of...
