When did sixty-five become the official age of retirement?
The Committee on Economic Security, which launched the American Social Security system in 1935, selected sixty-five as the retirement age. But these days, for some people, that
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When COVID Hits Close to Home
This is a departure from the blog posts you may have already read. It is personal. I lost a friend today, or at least I
Can we really influence how we age?
If you are experiencing existential angst about getting older, you’re not alone. Bring up aging with your friends, and it is instantly obvious that this
When did we become invisible?
In her book, The Fountain of Age, best-selling author Betty Friedan observed that at a certain age, she was becoming an “invisible older woman,” and
Press Release: A Guide for Older Adults About Living Well Now and in the Future
A timely new book for seniors and their adult children—How to Age with Grace: Living Your Best Life in Your 70s, 80s, and Beyond—answers the
Welcome to Bobbi’s Blog
I know that’s probably not the most exciting name for a blog, but it has one advantage: It gives me the freedom to write about