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...
Successful Aging: Getting a sense when hygiene issues have deeper causes
Q My parents are in their 80s and lack good personal hygiene. My mother has been diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Even...
Successful Aging: How to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day
August is a month with several days designated for celebration. Aug. 11 is National Raspberry Tart Day; the 13th is International...
Successful Aging: Do men and women seek same gender role models?
Last we week we discussed a conversation between a group of highly effective men and women focusing on retirement and transitions. The...
Successful aging: The issue of responsibility as you care for a friend’s well being
Q I recently went on our 20th annual female golfing trip with good friends ages 68 to 82 years. One of the women has very early stages of...
Successful Aging: The value, and health benefits, of maintaining a friendship circle
Q Several of my women friends recently got together for brunch and talked about how fortunate we are to have one another as good friends...