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    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….

    — Rant No. 523 By Dave Donelson

    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…

    — Mastering Aging: Takeaways from Graduate Studies in Gerontology – Ageism and Elderspeak Are a Thing, and They Aren’t Cool By Susanna P. Barton

    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….

    — Creating My Tombstone Was Just the Beginning By Wally Klatch

    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…

    — Creating a Safe, Warm, and Engaging Home Environment for In-Home Care By Lance A. Slatton

    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:   …

    — Been There, Done That: Nine Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Where Would I Be Without The Immigrants In My Life

    By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus And Marian Bigelow How Honest Conversations About Death Can Help Us Live More Fully   She was six when her father died. The adults whispered, the casseroles arrived, and the funeral happened without her. Decades later—sitting in a circle at one of…

    — Sitting With Mortality—The Quiet Power of Death Cafés By Kathleen Rehl And Marian Bigelow