When my son, now in his late 30s, was about five years old, he made a remark that has stayed with me ever since. He had gone through a stage, thankfully brief, when he would pee unexpectedly, leaving a small visible stain on his trousers. I asked him, I suspect with some exasperation, couldn’t he … Read more
I grew up in the 1960s and 70s. And Dick Van Dyke was a mainstay on our TV. He was one of my favorite actors. I loved his TV show with Mary Tyler Moore. And of course, he was wonderful as the sweet chimney sweep in Mary Poppins. “When you reach 100, a lot of … Read more
If you are running through your entire stock of cozy winter socks every week, you might be wondering if there is something more you can do to keep your feet warm. While chronically cold feet can indicate your footwear simply isn’t up to par, it can also reflect an underlying problem you may want to … Read more
My mornings are taking an about-turn. I used to be up at the crack of dawn, often a minute before my alarm went off. I would jump out of bed, shower, grab coffee, get dressed, and head out the door. I liked getting to the office before anyone else arrived. That quiet time was when … Read more
Please be patient with me – I’m from the 1900s. Not 1900, but the 1900s. And not to brag, but I was alive when you could slam a phone down to make a point. A real receiver. A real cord. A real “thunk” when I slammed it down. It was glorious. As women in our … Read more
This past week marked a moment of profound significance: a symbolic passing of a crown, radiant in its beauty, from one generation to the next. The choice of the word “passed” is deliberate, reflecting that the crown was not simply handed over, but earned through enduring effort, abundant love, and unwavering resilience. The collective experience … Read more
I’ve been having the same conversation with women lately – clients, friends, cousins, neighbors. It usually starts quietly, almost as a confession: “Why do I feel less visible now? I thought I’d be more confident at this age… not less.” Many women recognize that feeling: you enter your 50s, 60s, 70s with a lifetime of … Read more
I remember the first time a “senior” discount was bestowed upon me without my asking. I don’t know if I was more upset that I finally qualified for the discount, or that I LOOKED like I qualified for the discount. Senior discounts date back to the Great Depression of 1929, which hit retirees the hardest. … Read more
You chose a care residence believing your loved one would live with dignity – not become content for someone’s viral clip on TikTok. Yet a recent national review shows a startling reality: direct-care staff in nursing homes are posting videos of residents being humiliated. According to gerontologist Eilon Caspi, “Many social-media abuse incidents in nursing … Read more
Human nature is that we don’t pay attention to things around us, until they happen to us personally. For example, if you were pregnant, you didn’t notice all of the pregnant women around you until you were pregnant yourself. Or you never noticed all of the drivers with vehicle X (pick one) until you started … Read more