The Silence of the Season
Tonight is Christmas Eve and there is only silence in our home. As is true for many seniors, we are outside the hubbub of the holiday itself. Our children are…
It’s okay to let go of activities and possessions which no longer bring joy. It’s also okay to plan for death.
For All Eternity
Marriages are often an attraction of opposites. In our marriage, one of the many disagreements is where our mortal remains should be placed after death. My husband wants to visit…
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Overwhelmed with Paper Memories
Gemini created image 4/3/2025 Most senior citizens live with huge stacks of paper memories: books, letters, writings, and photos. Some of it is stuff we inherited from ancestors who hoped…
Five Tips for Elderly Stress Relief
My least favorite word is “should.” When I visualize should I see a parent lecturing a child. Should often accompanies recommendations for lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and sleep.…
Letting Go of Dignity
Last summer, I stood in line at a New York City theater, eager to see the Broadway play, Hadestown. The wait was long, the air was thick with the heat…
Mobility Cart: Surrender or Tool for Aging?
I looked longingly at the signs of spring just outside my window. Stepping outside, I could smell the spring fragrances of hyacinth and the banks of daffodils along the tree…
Retirement Mobility: Physical Therapy or Electric Scooter?
I have always loved bike riding! As a little girl, riding the rural roads to visit my friend; as an adult with a child seat behind –-bikes always signified speed,…