Organization says ‘Retirement age’ may become a thing of the past
Region - The labor participation rate of older Americans is increasing for a variety of reasons. The National Council on Aging reports that one in five...
It is better to give than receive
By Marianne Delorey (Photo Marianne Delorey, Photo submitted)
“If you can’t feed 100 people, then feed just one.” Mother Teresa
This is the story of Benny....
With or without you
By Marianne Delorey
Dearest Relative,
I recently mentioned my worries about you living in that big, old house with the stairs. You made it clear you...
Home within a home as families live together longer
The number of so-called multi-generational households — where adults are living with their elderly parents or grown children — has jumped since the Great Recession forced Americans to rethink living on their own.
There is no ‘I’ in team
Over the summer, I play softball with a bunch of other women in my town. I am older than and not as nimble as my younger teammates. Even if I were, I’ve never been particularly athletic. But, they let me play and I enjoy my time on the field. Granted, I am always a bit worried that I am going to mess up, but even when I do, someone is there to back me up and we keep playing. I am part of a team. That is what teammates do.
