Left Behind: What Kind Of Legacy Are You Planning?
February 13, 2019
It’s probably a topic you’d rather avoid, but since none of us leaves this earth alive, the question is relevant for all: How do you want to be remembered? According to author and sociologist Lyndsay Green, writing in her new book, The Well-Lived Life: Live with Purpose and Be Remembered,…
For Love Or Money: Financial Support For Adult Children And Grandchildren
February 8, 2019
If you’ve got a grandchild, you probably understand the impulse to do everything you can to help out. And these days, it seems like nothing says “I love you” more than cold hard cash. A recent piece in The Atlantic outlines the significant scope of financial support that grandparents are…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Don’t Ask Me How Old I Am
January 30, 2019
Don’t Ask Me How Old I Am In my head, I am 35 years old. My birthdays tell me otherwise, as do the ages of my son, granddaughter, and grandson. But I no longer deny aging -I did for a long time and will continue to wrestle with aids…
Can’t Hear You: A Deeper Understanding Of Hearing Loss
January 9, 2019
We can all relate to the annoyance of not hearing something- conversations that drop away in a crowded restaurant or voices that trail off while watching a movie or theater performance. But that annoyance pales in comparison to the real physical and psychological harm that can result when hearing loss…
Culture Club: Why You Need Cultural Attractions In Your Life
January 2, 2019
You may love going to a movie or a museum as a form of entertainment or to escape the craziness of today’s world. But did you realize that your pursuit of culture may also have a therapeutic component to it? New research out of University College London has found a…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Taking Care Of Myself
January 2, 2019
Taking Care Of Myself As my recent annual medical check-up was ending, my longtime personal physician stood up to shake my hand. I panicked. “You’re not thinking of retirement?” I asked. “No, I just want to congratulate you for the excellent care you take of yourself.” Startled, I asked…