Personal Stories

Almost all of us know someone who has filled the role of a caregiver for an aging loved one, or even been a caregiver ourselves. It’s never easy, as the need for help and support increases while the caregiver tries to balance her caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of her…

When asked about the secret behind his long marriage, comedian Henny Youngman once remarked, “Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.” That…

One of the great pleasures of slowing down in the summer (if you have that privilege) is to dive into books you’ve been waiting to read. This summer, as in past summers, there’s no shortage of recommendations, whether you’re looking for a mystery page turner, a frivolous beach read, or…

Despite the controversy that surrounds its availability and use, Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) appears to be gaining ground in the US in terms of public support, legal availability, and use by those at the end of their lives. A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that about…

Starting a romantic relationship can be challenging, regardless of your age. But when you’re an older adult, perhaps dealing with the loss of a prior relationship or partner, perhaps out of touch with modern dating etiquette, it can be a minefield of missteps and uncertainty. Yet, as the population ages…

Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” As you get on in years, it might be natural to think about the “what ifs.” What if you had taken that distant job you were offered? What if you hadn’t…