People frequently say, “What can I do for you?” or “How can I help you?” People rarely know how to…
There are numerous challenges associated with caring for aging parents in your own home. When my friend and her husband…
Good-Bye Little Friend… Earlier this year, I lost my little friend. Blame it on retirement. I hated driving…
Keep reading. This article comes with a gift. Thirty-two years ago, I set aside many hobbies to attend college and…
The Struggle Is Real: Movies About Older People For Older People I love watching movies about older people who face…
Strange Dreams Sometimes, my dreams turn into story ideas I hope to write later. Other dreams reveal insights about people…
Do you sometimes get lost in today’s vocabulary? I remember when the word net meant something made of loosely connected…
A Special Gift Idea Have you ever given a journey of memories? It may be only August, but I’m already…
I’m not good at finding the courage to face my fears. I’m a coward. If there’s an activity that could…
When I was a little girl, electronic devices were nowhere to be found. My family didn’t get a television set…
Anyone who has seen the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease will be motivated to keep an eye on risk factors. Having…
Are you tech-savvy or technologically challenged? Many digital tools for older people can make our lives easier. Most of these…
A New Challenge As I spend time reflecting on retirement, I realized I’m my education is not yet complete….
They say the struggle to lose weight becomes more challenging as you get older. I wouldn’t know. For me, older…
Do you ever feel homesick for days gone by? I do. Not only do I miss the people who are…
I must be a slow learner. Despite getting decent grades in public school and earning some Latin-sounding award on my…
The Number of Things Last week was Pi Day – 3.14. So I thought it wise to consider the number…
Have you noticed how difficult it can be to see a doctor these days? If you get past the automated…
I’m never sure what to call an older person. Language can be complicated. Words that seemed appropriate when I was…
Time for a pop quiz on oldies music. I can’t help it. I’m a teacher. Everything comes in the form…
House on the Highway was published in the 2017 summer issue of Common Ground Magazine. When I was…
Is it time to set a new goal? C. S. Lewis said, “You are never too old to set another…