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The Benefits of a Smile Sep. 23, 2022
I was intrigued when I learned that British researchers had followed 138 people ranging from 65 to 8... Read More
Your Story: Part 3 Sep. 09, 2022
Because I'm an author, columnist and journalist, working with words comes naturally. But I'm well aw... Read More
Your Story: Part 2 Sep. 02, 2022
In my last column, I addressed the benefits of writing a memoir, both for yourself and your family m... Read More
Your Story: Part I Aug. 26, 2022
When I'm not working on my own writing projects — or lost within the pages of a spellbinding b... Read More
Do You Have a Morrie? Aug. 19, 2022
Twenty-five years ago, the international bestselling book "Tuesdays With Morrie" was published, and ... Read More
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: Part 2 Aug. 12, 2022
In the last column, we discussed the surprising trend of increased drinking among older Americans, a... Read More
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Aug. 05, 2022
A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Rese... Read More
Legacy Plan Jul. 29, 2022
As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part 2 Jul. 22, 2022
Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More
Flip-Flops After 50 Jul. 08, 2022
Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More
LGBTQ Baby Boomers Jun. 17, 2022
Did you know that LGBTQ individuals in America represent approximately 4% of the population as of 20... Read More
Son Is Headed Toward Debt Jun. 13, 2022
Dear Annie: My 19-year-old son has been floating through life since he graduated from high school. H... Read More
Blue Zones: Part 2 Jun. 03, 2022
Last week, we talked about Dan Buettner's research on the Blue Zones, the five places in the world w... Read More
Blue Zones: Part I May. 27, 2022
It's no secret that I've been labeled an alternative health advocate for most of my adult life. Ther... Read More
Meet With a CAPS Professional Now May. 20, 2022
The number of people in America who are over the age of 65 is expected to double during the next 25 ... Read More
Stroke 101: Part 2 May. 06, 2022
Last week, I shared with you the important warning signs and implications of a stroke. Today I'm giv... Read More
Cultivate the Positive Apr. 15, 2022
Sixty-five years ago, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale revolutionized the publishing world with his enormous... Read More
Are You a Grandparent? Apr. 08, 2022
If you are a baby boomer, chances are you are also a grandparent. And the reason I'm so sure about t... Read More
Caregiving: The Job You've Never Thought Of Apr. 07, 2022
Q: After a 15-year admin job, I wanted more control in my schedule. It was risky, but I found a webs... Read More
Do You Have a Donor Card? Apr. 01, 2022
When I was a young adult driving in California, I rarely gave my donor card a thought. Back then, it... Read More
