

Successful Aging: I don’t have children, so who will help me as I get older?
Q. I am in my mid 60s, live alone and never had children. Many of my friends talk about how their children and grandchildren are such a...


Successful Aging: Tips on how to purge the papers and documents you no longer need
Dear readers. I recently had three questions that dealt with the same topic: Too much paper. Reader No. 1 kept records and notes from...


Successful Aging: Questions you should ask about assisted living
Q: My father is 88 and has a girlfriend of the same age. I am concerned that he is no longer able to shop, prepare meals, clean his...


Successful Aging: How to set boundaries for screen time
Question: On a trip last year my 7-year-old asked me if she could use my iPhone. Of course I said, “Yes.” She ended up spending a great...


Successful Aging: How to help a loved one manage Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Q. My mother is 83 and has early onset of Alzheimer’s disease and also has been diagnosed with a bi-polar disorder. She lives alone and...


Successful Aging: Celebrating 16 years, nearly 800 columns with readers, part 2
Dear readers, This week is part two of the 16th anniversary column reflecting what I learned from our readers during the past year. Here...