
Successful Aging: Finding solutions to loneliness and isolation in older Americans
Dear readers, Last week, we presented a quiz on myths about social isolation and loneliness in order to challenge some assumptions about...

Successful Aging: Challenging assumptions about loneliness and isolation in older Americans
Dear readers: Loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. is a growing epidemic affecting over eight million older adults, according to...

Successful Aging: How to help when someone’s spouse dies
Dear readers, I have been asked several times to republish a column I wrote 13 years ago, which was shortly after my husband passed away....

Successful Aging: How to help a loved one manage Alzheimer’s diagnosis, part 2
Dear readers, As a continuation from last week — M.K. is frustrated because his mother who has Alzheimer’s disease and a bipolar disorder...


Successful Aging: There are so many ways to celebrate being 60
Q. I am about to turn 60 years old and want this birthday to feel special. I am a baby boomer and refuse to think of myself as “old.” ...


Successful Aging: More scams to be on the lookout for
Last week, S.B.’s mother almost became a victim of what is called the grandparents’ scam. The caller claimed to be her grandson who...