Kinship: The Dilemma Of Dealing With Aging Parents
July 28, 2021
No doubt, the visits between the generations have likely resumed. Whether you’re finally hugging your grandchildren again or are reckoning with your parents’ “aging-in-place” plan, you’ve likely made your mental list of what was lost during the pandemic and what can be rekindled or strengthened. Particularly for those who are…
Out From Under: How Do We Solve The Loneliness Epidemic?
May 26, 2021
With the arrival of spring and an increasing number of Americans vaccinated, you might think that the problems of loneliness and social isolation, so prevalent among older adults during Covid, are no longer a concern. After all, once it’s safe to go out again, doesn’t that symbolize the end of…
The Wisdom Of Elders: Insights From The New Podcast “70 Over 70”
May 26, 2021
Now that you’re likely heading outside on a regular basis, and perhaps looking for your next good podcast as you hit the trails or walk on the local track, you’re in luck. While we’ve previously recommended several podcasts for you to consider, just this week there’s been a new entry…
Relationships Resumed: Grandparents and Grandchildren Getting Back Together
May 5, 2021
So, how long has it been for you? Eight months? Twelve months? Fourteen months? If you’re a grandparent, you’ve likely been counting the months (or, let’s face it, days) since the last time you had an in-person hug and kiss from your grandchild. While most of us have Zoomed and…
Joy To Behold: Maintaining Happiness In Your Later Years
March 17, 2021
It’s been one of the more surprising aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the heavy burden imposed on older adults due to COVID, there doesn’t appear to be an epidemic of despair or misery among most seniors. In fact, from all reports, many older adults seem to have weathered the…
Grief Stricken: How The Pandemic Has Affected Our Grief Rituals
February 17, 2021
Early in the pandemic, we reported on the way funeral plans and mourning rituals were changing as a result of the devastation of the coronavirus. Little did we realize that months later, so many of us would be grappling with the new realities of loss and death as we struggle…