When I was young, I avoided taking medicines, including vitamins and supplements. But with each birthday, I notice things don’t…
Growing Older
Why Did I Say That? Recently, I emailed someone cheerfully saying, “I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.” She…
Sometimes, taking small steps can make a huge difference. Have you heard these excuses? I’ve never been good at math….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Is it time to set a new goal? C. S. Lewis said, “You are never too old to set another…
“Despite all that has been lost to the savageness of time, there are plenty of reasons to be grateful for…
Facing the Challenges of crossing the stream was a grim reminder that my physical abilities were fading. Outtakes: Sometimes, when…
Age and Beauty from “The Wandering Place” While I continue to learn the art of storytelling and revise…
Is it time for another birthday already? Despite having seen so many, I still look forward…
This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of my son’s death. It doesn’t seem like a year ago. I remember that…