Women should dress their age. Children should be seen and not heard. And men should bring home the bacon. I’m having a little fun, of course, poking “fun” at some often-heard sayings that would attempt to dictate how we as smart, visible…
Read MoreLet me share a story which, in retrospect, was one of our scariest moments as parents of a then three-year-old. The experience began innocently enough when my wife Judy, our son Michael, and I visited…
Read MoreI recently binged The Morning Show on Apple+, and I’m still processing how I feel about the characters and the storyline. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely recommend it. There’s just so much to unpack…
Read MoreEstrangement is a depressing affair. Chronic stress, grief, uncertainty, and negative thoughts are involved in this widespread condition. 27 percent of estranged individuals, emotionally or physically separated from one or more family members…
Read MoreWe always need good nutrition, no matter our age! But as we age, our diet begins to be of greater importance – in our lifestyle, our moods, how we handle menopause and post-menopause – and for remaining as youthful as possible for as long as possible…
Read MoreIs ageism coloring your choices and behaviors? Does it also impact the healthcare you receive? Attitudes, expectations, and beliefs about aging can impact both personal and healthcare choices for the better or worse…
Read MoreThose of you in your 60s may not think about dying all that much. It feels a long way away – unless you have some life-threatening disease or are closely involved with someone who does.
It’s the kind of thought we easily put away for another…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever seen those tabloid headlines that say “Stars Without Makeup” – and then looked at the photos, you know exactly what I mean! Makeup can help our eyes look bigger and more lifted and our mouth look fuller. It can even slim…
Read MoreRetirement planning for widows (and widowers) involves some unique aspects that must be considered in addition to the emotional grief and stress that comes with losing a spouse. There seems to be some correlation between times…
Read MoreDementia is a disorder causing impaired reasoning and memory that interferes with daily functioning. Dementia is not a specific disease. There are many diseases that may cause dementia, such as: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease…
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