How to Be 85: Find a Role Model
I have been thinking about my age quite a lot lately because my last birthday seemed to mark a turning point in both my level
How to Move from One House to Another Without Losing Your Mind
If you have ever moved, you know how much time and energy and sheer grit it takes to get from the decision to do it
Art Lessons, Again
Have you ever noticed how cyclical life is? I often have a sense of déjà vu when I enter an unfamiliar phase or start a
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Mothers and Daughters
When my husband and I were ready to start a family, I knew one thing for sure: I wanted a girl. I was from a
Memories Are Made of This
When I was young, I often heard that older people spend a lot of time reminiscing about the past. Now that I am older, I
Learning to Live with Our New Reality
COVID isn’t going away More than two years since the pandemic began, the virus that causes COVID-19 is still a big part of our everyday
How to Beat the Heat in without Air Conditioning
It is hot, very hot, all over the planet. Here are a few examples: The heat waves of 2021 have caused temperatures as high as
Changing Your Attitude About Aging
Reading an article or a chapter on having a positive attitude toward aging is a good start, as far as it goes. But it doesn’t
What to Do When You Have Nothing to Do
I used to have a small, hand-painted sign over my desk; it read, “I am bored.” It was a gift and I rather liked it,
Five More Scams, Swindles, & Schemes—All Aimed at Seniors* (Part 2)
It’s really quite amazing how many varieties of scams there are that single out seniors as their victims. Perhaps older people seem more vulnerable than
