Holiday family gatherings can be stressful, from role overload to missing loved ones. Learn how to navigate & find joy in these moments.

Clinging to independence when you are suffering is dangerously risky behavior. Part of aging well is accepting the help you require.

There are good reasons why most elders enjoy celebrating the holidays more now than when they were younger. Today's blog has 4 to consider.

As I approach 90 I'm wondering what my own future will bring. Will the happiness I have written so much about continue for me as I age?

Our grandchildren—our young people—need us like never before. That’s my takeaway after delving into the fears & hopes of my Gen Z grandkids.

I worry about my grandchildren & the world they are facing. It was eye-opening to interview them to talk about what was on their minds.

Let's talk about our fitful moves toward re-starting our lives as the pandemic wanes & recognize it's an act of courage to live life fully.

Recently, I decided to close my psychotherapy practice & retire. It's left me feeling a bit untethered.  I’m happy I have more time, but...

I did nothing about my medical emergency for hours despite crushing pain, which in retrospect, was stupid. Luckily, I’ve come through...

The lives of everyone have been upended by the pandemic. Back in December 2019, I never anticipated how dramatically I would change...

After age 70, the Big Questions become: “What is the purpose of all these added years?”, “ What is essential for a good life now?” and...

Old age is a joyous, peaceful time of life, filled with new possibilities. Yet we cling to outdated, negative stereotypes about elders...

How to thrive despite the cold, isolation and darkness of the next few months. Most of us dread the coming of winter. There are good...

We're all becoming more cautious as the number of coronavirus cases rise across the globe. The dilemma remains: how to live, not just exist.

Do you think COVID-19 is ending anytime soon? Let's think about our expectations for life during a pandemic—and what we can do about them.

Are you suffering from pandemic fatigue? A good grousing session can make a huge difference in how we feel. Complain away using these tips!

Have you ever been lonely? People of all ages are experiencing loneliness in quarantine—and admitting it. The more we recognize...