Successful Aging: Dangerous falls and how to avoid them
Q. I have several friends who have taken bad falls that resulted in a broken wrist, concussion and even a brain bleed. I am 81 and want...
Successful Aging: Help! My 88-year-old aunt won’t accept our assistance over the holidays
Q. My 88-year-old aunt has hosted holiday dinners for many years. This year, she once again decided to have the family Thanksgiving...
Successful Aging: Getting older isn’t the same for everyone
Q. We hear that old age is not for sissies. Yet much of what I read describes aging in the most positive terms. Where is the balance when...
Successful Aging: It’s the 18th anniversary of this column, and here’s what you were talking about
Dear readers, Each fall, I write an anniversary column that reflects some of what I have learned from our readers during this past year....
Successful Aging: In part 2 of the 18th anniversary column, more of what you asked about
Dear readers, This week is a continuation of my yearly anniversary column, a time to share what I have learned from our readers. Last...
Successful Aging: Can you answer these questions about health and aging?
Dear readers. I recently was invited to attend a conference for journalists who write about aging and health sponsored by the Association...