Loss

Just as death is a universal experience for everyone, so too is loss- that is, if you’re alive, at some point you’re likely to deal with loss and grief from the death of another person. And as one recent post on the topic made clear, “We’re all going to die,…

Ossie Davis, the American actor and activist, who was married for more than 50 years to his wife, actress Ruby Dee, once said, “There is no secret to a long marriage – it’s hard work…It’s serious business, and certainly not for cowards.” There’s no doubt that the work of sustaining…

You think the cost-of-living these days is expensive? Just wait until you see the cost-of-dying! According to a recent article in The Washington Post, the dire reality of how expensive the last days of your life can be is not well known to most people. Yet it’s critically important when…

If you know, you know. That is, if you’re a pet owner (dog, cat, or other), having a pet in your life is usually a non-negotiable, deeply pleasurable experience (while not denying the responsibilities of pet ownership). The dilemma is, for those of us getting on in years, owning and…

There’s no doubt that today’s technology is a double-edged sword. It allows us to meet new people, sustain long-distance relationships, and explore new possibilities, all at our fingertips. Never before has such a breadth and depth of knowledge and opportunities been so accessible to so many. Yet at the same…

The data are distressing, especially as they paint a portrait of older adults. As one of the leading causes of death in this country, suicide (harm to oneself with the intent to die) affects all age groups. In the year 2023 alone, close to 50,000 deaths- one every 11 minutes-…