
7 things we’ve learned about ourselves during the pandemic lockdown
It’s been ten years since we first met. No, this is not a love story, but a story about mid-to later-life men and women dedicated to...

Successful Aging: Why do some people handle the pandemic better than others?
I have not been able to figure out the next three months of my life. During that time, the anniversary of the deaths of several family...

Successful Aging: The surprise on this Zoom call brought me to tears
Dear readers, This week I would like to tell you about a recent personal experience. I have worked in the field of aging since the...

Successful Aging: Focusing on the wide-ranging contributions of older Americans
Dear readers, It’s time for a celebration. May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate older Americans for their past and current...

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: 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...