Ageism is Alive and Well and Living on Madison Avenue
In my lifetime, I have personally experienced several kinds is “isms”—among them, anti-Semitism, sexism, and currently, ageism. These terms are all offensive but none more
Moral Dilemma: Where to Buy Books
One good thing to come out of the last year of enforced seclusion due to COVID was the love of reading. Even if we couldn’t
What Medicare Does and Doesn’t Cover
With the cost of healthcare and health insurance becoming prohibitive for the average senior, Medicare can be a lifesaver. according to AARP, “Medicare covers the
Living with your adult children? Twelve things you should do.
When I considered my options for where I might live in my later years, living with my daughters wasn’t even on the radar. No way
What happens when people refuse to be vaccinated?
Here’s a disturbing fact: By May 2021 the US is projected to have more vaccines than people willing to be vaccinated. “A recent NPR/Marist poll found that
Biden to Expand Caretaking Services for Aging Population
(byJeff Stein, excerpted from Biden jobs plan seeks $400 billion to expand caretaking services as U.S. faces surge in aging population “President Biden’s jobs plan
Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life
Did you know that older people are happier and healthier than ever before—certainly much happier than when we were middle-aged. Many of us see ourselves
How to Deal with Grief
One of the basic teachings of Buddhism is impermanence, which means nothing lasts forever, and that includes life. We know this, and yet we are
Hate Crimes Have a New Target: Asian Americans
In a recent article in The New York Times, Vanessa Hua tackled the subject of how American- born Asian Americans are finding it challenging to
Fully Vaccinated? Now, what?
You’ve had your two vaccinations and are feeling pretty safe to travel and resume life. According to the CDC, you are considered “fully vaccinated” if
