Cheat Sheet: Why Do Older People Fall For Frauds
May 4, 2018
How many times have you heard this story: an older person, usually cautious in life, has somehow been conned into sending money to some far-flung place. Maybe it’s even happened to you or your loved ones. How to explain this vulnerability to being scammed in otherwise smart, careful people? Well,…
The Best Defense Is A Good Offense: Seniors And Martial Arts
April 27, 2018
Some of us may remember the classic scene from Seinfeld when Cosmo Kramer takes up Taekwondo and terrorizes his younger classmates. But far from a laughing matter, martial arts may, in fact, afford those of us who are older with the ideal physical and mental skills needed to ward off…
Flying Too Low: Aging Parents And Helicopter Children
April 27, 2018
You may worry about their whereabouts, or what drugs they’re taking- or even about whom they’re dating. And no, we’re not talking about teenage children. In fact, these days many of us are concerned about our older parents and whether they are at risk or in danger. Sometimes the worry…
By The Book: The Power and Pleasure Of Good Books
April 27, 2018
For many of us, sneaking some time to read a good book is a guilty pleasure. And often we can link a particular book we read with a specific time in our past. In fact, for many, books have played an essential part in enriching and supporting us throughout our lives….
Hot Button: Updates On Menopause And Its Impact
April 27, 2018
Have you noticed? These days there seems to be a lot more attention paid to menopause: both its symptoms and its impact on women’s health. Perhaps that has to do with the number of older women in the workforce, or maybe with the recognition of the spending power, and neglected market,…
What’s Playing: New Films Reflect Lives Well Lived
April 18, 2018
It’s common to see older people belittled or betrayed in popular culture, especially in movies. But there are two new documentaries that portray a more realistic, and positive, reflection of what life can be like in your later years. First, you should take a look at Lives Well Lived, a new…