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By Wally Klatch   For many people, death, dementia, and suicide are taboo topics. I am thinking about all three of these, and I feel that not being open about dealing with them would make all three even harder and more painful for me. In the bizarre world I’m living in now, they are…

By Louise Applebome   What a difference a year makes.   In November 2024, I set out on a European odyssey.  My first stop was London, meeting up with friends and family. The second leg of the trip was in Venice for a weeklong yoga retreat.    Admittedly, I was…

By Kathleen Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus   My husband and I recently moved to Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. This is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Gainesville, Florida, where we are in an independent living apartment.    Look at the image accompanying this article. That’s…

By Renee Langmuir     Every Monday afternoon, a most curious thing happens to me. After eating a large cheese sub and catching up with my husband, my eyes begin to droop, and I cannot resist the urge to take a nap. When I awaken about twenty minutes later, I…

I had hoped that the headaches would stop after menopause By Nancy Peckenham   Four days after my 70th birthday in March, my health took a deep dive south. I awoke with a headache, a familiar band of steel squeezing my skull. I’ve had recurring headaches for 50 years –…

Rant No. 523  (randomly numbered) By Dave Donelson     Three little words that meant so much I stewed over them for days Unsure whether to feel insulted or just offended.       Or reassured about the human race. Angry, depressed, or elated? So few words, so many feelings….

By Susanna P. Barton   One of the big things you learn as a fledgling student of Gerontology is that ageism is real and it is exceedingly harmful, and that elderspeak is one way ageism manifests in our relationships with older adults. We should embrace neither, capiche? Today’s column will…

By Wally Klatch   Dementia destroys. Preparing for my demise has included planning and arranging all the steps that need to take place, so this won’t fall on my family. The way life (and death) works, I thought planning for my gravestone would be the end of this process. I was wrong….

By Lance A. Slatton   When caring for a loved one at home, especially as they age, it’s essential to balance safety with comfort and engagement. The goal is a home that not only minimizes risks but also feels inviting and supports well-being. Here’s a practical, human-centered guide with a…

By Alice Herb   I have given serious thought to what would happen if all immigrants currently in the United States were to be deported. My independent life would simply evaporate. As an elderly person in need of assistance to support my independent life, I rely on the following:   …