Senior Life 2018
12 Stories • Available June 2018
In Transition
Let's face it. Our grandparents, parents and even our current generation will eventually need some sort of assistance when we get older. Luckily, there are fabulous senior living facilities avail
In A Pickle
Walking through your local park, you may notice a chorus of hollow "ticktock" sounds coming from the tennis courts. Realizing this is not the characteristic echo of a tennis serve, you venture cl
Antiques Roadshow
TV shows like "Antiques Roadshow," "Pawn Stars" and "Storage Wars" make us all think we're surrounded by treasures that could be sold for big bucks. Look around your house and you probably hav
Driving After 65
Nobody wants to lose their independence, and losing the ability to drive can be one of the most painful adjustments older people are forced to make if the situation isn't handled sensitively. Mic
'three-legged Stool' Is Wobbly
I'm sure most people reading this column have heard the term, "the three-legged stool." That refers to the platform upon which your retirement portfolio is to be built. One of those legs represen
Tough To Buy For
It's hard to come up with gifts that won't clutter homes or be difficult to use, understand or carry for seniors who are downsizing, decluttering or moving into senior living scenarios. That's wh
There's An App For That
Smartphone apps are often used for entertainment, social media and simple day-to-day activities, such as getting driving directions, playing music and checking the weather. However, there is an e
Late-life Divorce
Though divorce is becoming less common for younger adults, "silver" divorce is on the rise. According to a 2017 Pew Research Center study, the divorce rate for people who are 50 or older has roug
The Longtime Ouch!
Sometimes the pain that accompanies the creaking and aching in our bodies is just too much to bear. It can persist for so long that it becomes chronic pain. We need relief. For many, that has com
It's The Perfect Time To Travel
Summertime is right around the corner, which means this is the perfect time to think about getting out of Dodge. And if you are like most seniors, you are always on the lookout for a different t
Living In Sin
Q: My mother told me she remembers a time when women had to "live in sin" (those are her words) to avoid losing Social Security benefits. She couldn't elaborate, but she thinks some senior women s
Reaching Out
Q: Now that I'm in my 60s, I see myself as a mature woman who has missed many opportunities to share her life with others. Because of my fear and shyness, I've trapped myself into a corner of lon
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