Redefining Aging – Maybe It Is Just a Number!
I am writing this the day after Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship, becoming the oldest winner of a major. The number of references to Phil as old was pretty remarkable because if 50 is old, what am I at 64? Nonetheless, Phil had a few wise words in the press…
Read MoreWhy Young People Are My Inspiration for Writing
Two days ago, I received a note from a reader who follows my writing on a couple of different platforms. It caught me by surprise, if for no other reason that it is so very easy, sitting here in relative isolation and still under the corner of the heavy quarantine…
Read MoreIf Age Is Just a Number, Doesn’t That Mean I Can Lie About It on a Dating App?
I think I know what you are thinking, and part of me agrees. People really should not begin relationships with lies. Usually, lies taint relationships rather irrevocably. Moreover, is one not capitulating to ageism to fudge on this basic truth?
Read MoreRetirement Statistics
As the American population continues to age, increasing numbers of people are entering their retirement years. Many people move into retirement excited about the future, planning to tick off impressive feats from their lifelong bucket list. But, others are nervous. Will they have enough activities to keep them busy after a lifetime of 9-to-5 work? […]
Read MoreElderly Poverty Statistics
The passage of numerous pieces of legislation, such as Social Security, has dramatically changed what it means to grow old in the United States. Whereas previous generations often found themselves caught in a downward spiral of poverty and desperation once they stopped working, today’s seniors often have multiple sources of income. But, these laws do […]
Read MoreFall Risk After 60: The Problem We Should All Be Talking About
What comes to mind when you think of aging? Due to the stereotypes perpetuated by rampant ageism in our society, most of us don’t associate aging with positive images. As a physical therapist, my mission is to change the way people…
Read MoreWhat Living in Mexico Taught Me About the Meaning of Friendship
Covid-19 put the brakes on our lives and changed the rules of social engagement practically overnight. Have some things changed forever, like how we worked and the way we shopped? Will it have any permanent effect on how we stay…
Read MoreElderspeak in the Time of Corona – What the Nuns Can Teach Us
The Corona pandemic has exposed hidden prejudices and a cultural bias of ageism. Part of that discussion is “Elderspeak.” It occurs when an older adult is spoken to by health care workers…
Read MoreOlder Adults Are Spending Epic Amounts on Home Renovations… But, it Won’t Matter if We Don’t Do This!
For most of our lives, home renovations involve making our home more exciting, inviting and valuable. New decks make room for summer BBQ fun, kitchen refreshes give us room…
Read MoreWhy I Hate the Term “Jobs for Seniors”… But Embrace the Idea of Working in Retirement
If you look up “jobs for seniors” on Google, you are likely to find dozens of articles with jobs that require no experience are easy to do part-time and that you can do at home. While there is no doubt that these attributes are appealing to some retirees, overall, I believe…
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