Organizing. and getting rid of, extra belongings can make it easier to downsize, clean a home and entertain guests. But what should be done with a stack of boxes containing memorabilia stashed in a closet? Or a basement filled with items that represent… Continue reading
There are constants in life. Like the seven days of the week or the bright green flowers on the wallpaper in my mom’s kitchen or my mom herself, who insisted on correcting my sisters’ and my spelling errors on our letters home from summer camp. She’d i… Continue reading
Writers have strived to survey the landscape of old age since Shakespeare wrote King Lear. But the Bard’s iconic image of the dying and raging patriarch is hardly a contemporary portrait. Today, when writers, like all of us, are living and working into… Continue reading
A growing concern for many people in their 50s or 60s: Will my mom or dad become the victim of elder fraud? Sadly, the chances are pretty good. In fact, at least 20% of older adults have been victims of elder financial abuse, according to the Center fo… Continue reading
“I’m looking for my husband,” the woman explains, as I hold the leather upholstered door open to her. “Well, I hope you find Mr. Right,” I joke. “Looks like there are plenty of eligible husbands inside of the hall today.” This is typical repartee with … Continue reading
“I’m looking for my husband,” the woman explains, as I hold the leather upholstered door open to her. “Well, I hope you find Mr. Right,” I joke. “Looks like there are plenty of eligible husbands inside of the hall today.” This is typical repartee with … Continue reading
Part of the Vitality Arts Special Report Have you ever thought about what it means to plan your freedom? Director and playwright Rick Shiomi surprised himself when he considered what “retirement” might look like for him. Look for additional episodes of… Continue reading
“Thank you for the intervention. Friends and family came to be with me. I agreed to be admitted to hospital. Am waiting for a bed. I had a horrible breakdown. I am sorry for worrying you.” This was my message posted on Facebook to friends on October 19… Continue reading
As the mother of two college students, I continue to scratch my head about a simple question. How much do my sons need for spending money, and what portion of it should I provide? Unfortunately, experts say, there’s no one answer, either on the amount … Continue reading
Nearly everyone can share a favorite food memory; whether it’s all of the components of the family’s traditional Thanksgiving meal or Grandma’s molasses cookie recipe or Dad’s famous waffles. Gathering these beloved memories together can be a true labo… Continue reading