Unless you’re totally oblivious to what goes on in the outside world, you may have been alarmed by the many reports of “hacked” digital data. That means that information about …
Continue ReadingThank you, Granny
Ever since my granny passed, there are so many things I wished I had said and so many more questions I wished I had asked. She’ll never know just how …
Continue ReadingStaying in the Light
If the weather in your neck of the woods is anything like mine, the grey can be depressing. It may be called “sunny California” but in the Sacramento Valley we’ve …
Continue ReadingIn the Media: America Can No Longer Afford to Ignore the Numbers
In the Media This month PBS will air the documentary “Every Minute Counts” on January 25 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The one-hour program will discuss the cost associated with …
Continue ReadingAsking Those Hard Questions
I may have a really good education in aging, but I’m still like a lot of you. My parents are in their 80s and it’s time to make a good …
Continue ReadingHospital to Home: Avoiding Readmissions
For many older people, hospitals have revolving doors. About one in every five seniors who spends time getting care in a hospital is readmitted within 30 days of being discharged. …
Continue Reading‘Boomer Hottie’ Marches Against Ageism
Barbara Rose Brooker has never let aging define her or limit her choices in life. In fact, she’s among the rare individuals who have made it work for instead of …
Continue ReadingJoy in the Air – Watching the Birds
Bird watching can be a great way to add joy to your day and to the life of your older loved one. Anyone anywhere can attract birds to their neck …
Continue ReadingIs it Just the Winter Blues?
Well, the holidays are over and it’s getting really cold and grey outside. It’s an easy time to get a little down, especially if you’re a senior. So how do …
Continue ReadingWho Are These People in My Family’s Album?
When I was young, I didn’t think much about my family heritage or who my great-grandparents were or what kind of people I came from. It was enough to know …
Continue Reading