So many books, so little time — but soon I’ll be rid of most of them as I prepare to move to a smaller apartment. I’m unsure when that will happen, but I do know that now, while so many of us are staying in, is the perfect time to work on downsizing. M… Continue reading
(We asked some of the Next Avenue Influencers in Aging to offer their thoughts and insights about the coronavirus pandemic. Here is one of them. — The Editors) At a time like this, some people turn to their religious tradition for comfort. A beautiful … Continue reading
When you meet Tisha Kenny — vibrant and enthusiastic — you’d never believe she’s a cancer survivor, not to mention a three-time survivor of breast cancer in her 30s. “I never thought I’d see 40,” says Kenny, 74, a San Francisco artist who’s a retired n… Continue reading
When my good friend, Nikki, told me a few days ago that her father had just passed away from natural causes, my first reaction was to offer sympathy. Then I asked, “What are the funeral arrangements?” Her answer: “I’m not sure. We will have a memorial … Continue reading
The last few days, I’ve been receiving calls and texts from friends and neighbors. One person was running to the drug store and asked if I needed anything. Another friend wanted to be sure I had food. And another called just so we could talk about how … Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life by Isabel Tom, which focuses on her personal and professional experiences with older adults and why she believes younger and … Continue reading
On a table crowded with microphones and wires, Sam Thiessen Devine places an unpainted wooden truck, outfitted with chunky wheels. At first glance, the simple toy appears to be a well-loved memento from Devine’s childhood. But this is an object that ho… Continue reading
The other night I was so worried about the coronavirus that I took five milligrams of Ativan, but all it did was make me feel hung over. The next day, I ran four miles and walked another two. Neither helped. “I shall die of eating an unwashed grape,” I… Continue reading
The other night I was so worried about the coronavirus that I took five milligrams of Ativan, but all it did was make me feel hung over. The next day, I ran four miles and walked another two. Neither helped. “I shall die of eating an unwashed grape,” I… Continue reading
Marcia D. of Florida was very close to all three of her siblings when she was growing up. She recalls, “I was the baby in our ultra-conservative family. My parents didn’t like conflict and taught us to get along, no matter what. Sometimes this meant ke… Continue reading