Successful Aging: The importance of friendships in a long healthy life
Dear readers, I rarely discuss my own personal experiences for this column. This week is different. Here’s the story and it’s about...
Successful Aging: I’m worried my spouse is depressed. What should I do?
I am concerned about my 83-year old husband. He has arthritis and a well-managed heart condition. Neither of these are of great concern...
Successful Aging: What you say matters when talking about older people
Q. I have a pet peeve with many reporters and journalists who use the term “75-year-old grandma (or grandpa) was blah, blah,blah.” I am a...
Successful Aging: Do you want to live forever? Here’s one man’s plan for it
Dear Readers. The topic “How to Live Forever” sounds enticing; that is, if you want to live forever. I must admit that when I initially...
Successful Aging: My friend is turning 80 but doesn’t want a party
Q. My “lady friend” is turning 80 and doesn’t want a party. Although she has many friends, she is ambivalent about inviting them to this...
Successful Aging: 6 tips to help a loved one in a skilled nursing facility
Q. I enjoy your columns in the Sunday newspaper and appreciate your focus on the healthier philosophies on aging that include a positive...