May pays tribute to older Americans
By Sondra L. Shapiro
From the local supermarket to Walt Disney World, there seems to be more gray hair in the crowd, a sure sign...
Our parents still have something to teach us
By Sondra L. Shapiro
After I delivered a eulogy for my husband’s 93-year-old grandmother, a woman I greatly admired, the rabbi approached me to say...
Baby steps required for resolution success
It usually takes a few months to begin slacking off. By the end of the year, exercise and diet take a back seat to holiday gluttony.
Happy 60th anniversary to an inspirational couple
They still hold hands. They think of the other one first in every situation. She butters his toast and makes up his plate before her own.
Informal caregivers receive recognition, support
It was supposed to be a quiet evening at home with dear friends. I spent the afternoon cooking. Two hours before the meal, my friend called to say she had received a call from her 85-year-old mother.
Retirement afterlife creates opportunity
If I had a dollar for every time friends proclaim they can’t wait until they retire, I would be on my way to retirement financial security.
Aging isn’t about the number
Since perception is the greater part of reality, what this 61-year-old sees when she takes a peek depends on the day.
Trips down memory lane inspire longing
The idea that we could get two, first-run flicks for 50 cents was an economical way for our parents to get rid of us for an afternoon, not to mention allowing us kids to escape into a fantasy-filled experience of faraway places.
The sky’s the limit, regardless of age
When I was a kid, I used to say I wanted to be a fashion designer when I grew up. When I entered college, I thought about becoming a lawyer. Instead, I capitalized on a natural ability to write.
Medicaid not meant to shoulder burden of care
The extent to which families rely on Medicaid to pay for long-term care means the program’s money is being stretched way too thin.
