Celebrating 80 years!
My upcoming 80th birthday is likely my last major milestone birthday. The NIH predicts that a white woman who is 80 today will likely live only another 7-9 years. Reaching…
Death. At What Age?
This past year has been one in which I have received multiple medical diagnoses, none are life-ending but they are chronic, debilitating and typical in the elderly. Per this Hippocrates…
Our Health System is Failing the Aging Too
My generation is living longer than old folks used to live. In 2024, the average death age will be 79. Compare that to the average death age in 1940 of…
Another resort…and a passenger story
We are slowly realizing that all of these Mexican Pacific ports are resorts featuring beaches, fishing and shopping. So, I cancelled my tours for today and tomorrow with plans to…
The dangers of New Year’s Diets for the Elderly
My joy in celebrating a New Year is often dampened by the absolute onslaught of advertisements and resolutions featuring diet products claiming to extend your life, improve your social life,…