Sometimes I’m asked, “What is the best thing I can do to age well?” My answer today is: "Practice mindfulness and daily meditation.”

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

We are one of the first generations who’ve had to deal with technology impacting most parts of our lives. It’s both enriching & enraging...

This month I interviewed some male readers to see how their ideas of masculinity has changed as they've aged, and it may surprise you.

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.

Connections ground us and give us new ways of thinking. But many of us are unaware of the steps for creating fulfilling relationships.

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 don’t deny it’s scary times. What with climate change, inflation, civil unrest, it’s hard to stay positive & calm.
 It's about choosing...

I’ve been wondering: what are the ingredients for the happiness older people experience? Let's discuss them & the concept generativity.

And 4 Lessons Americans Need to Learn from the Danes. “Jonathan just tested positive for Covid here this morning.” My son Dan called me...

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.

Ever been stuck in a terrible mood you just couldn’t shake? I was there recently. Here's how I finally lifted myself out of my dark place.

A significant portion of our happiness depends on our own behavior. Our day-by-day choices. Here are 6 behaviors to promote happiness.

In this month’s blog, I give some tips on how to handle 6 different situations to care for yourself & to create better harmony in the family

In this blog, I give some perspective on how sex and intimacy become more entwined to meet the physical and emotional needs of older folks.

I’ve had to do a lot of re-evaluating since my emergency surgery - how have you had to change your self-image as you age?