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Homecoming
Does your definition of home serve you?
Home. Except for love, perhaps no word in the English language conjures more evocative imagery. We crave the cozy, nurturing, roaring-fire scene depicted so effectively on film. -
The Love You Make
A shining example
We have our biological family and then the family we create, and it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with marriage certificates or natal bonds. -
There Is Something About Dad
My long-distance dad was always there
Father's Day has come and gone. President Obama energized the call for the power of fatherhood, and memories returned for many of us. My father died several years ago, but he is still very present in my life. -
Dr. Peggy Mitchell Norwood’s Workshops
Event reminder
Here’s a reminder for all those who’ve signed up for Dr. Peg’s workshops at the Community College of Aurora: the last two are scheduled for the evenings of June 23, 2009, and June 30, 2009. -
Membership in a New Club
After several false alarms
The call came in at about 10:30 PM, Monday, May 4, sometime around the ninth inning of the Phillies game. I had been waiting, dressed and ready to go, since late afternoon. Then, “the” call—the voice of my son-in-law saying that I had joined a very exclusive club.
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The Life-Affirming Power of Relationships
The key to a long, happy life
Governments, universities, and other institutions often spend huge amounts of time and money studying things that seem to be common sense. For example, the New York Times recently outlined a series of studies showing that friendships and relationships are keys to a healthier and longer life. -
Transitions and the Flying Trapeze
Letting go is often for the good
Flying through the air, the trapeze artist lets go and reaches for the second bar, having faith that it will be where it is supposed to be and that the change will take place safely. That moment of suspension, when the performer is holding on to nothing, is symbolic of so much of the changes we encounter.
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A New Stage of Life
Life is about transition
I am currently involved in one of our generation’s new life-stage adventures: accompanying a parent into an assisted living facility. We went back this morning to look again at my mom’s new apartment. -
Living Longer, Living Better
The place of religion and the spiritual in how we age is a subject that is gaining increased attention. Baby boomers seem to be quite invested in their search for meaning and purpose and are not afraid to engage in discussions on the role of the spiritual in arenas that may have seemed off limits a generation ago. -
Massage Relieves Pains of Aging
Improving emotional well-being with simple human touch
Touch, often missing from the lives of elders, can greatly improve their quality of life, including benefits for both physical and emotional well-being. -
Wisdom in All Its Faces
Thoughts on aging
The richness of a full life often yields a thoughtful perspective, and a few new books present wisdom from those who have lived to tell many stories. -
Wisdom: 50 Unique and Original Portraits
Thoughts on aging
Wisdom: 50 Unique and Original Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman has photos and comments of some of the world’s most familiar older faces. -
Somewhere Towards the End
Thoughts on aging
Diana Athill’s Somewhere Towards the End is an account of how life looks to someone in her late 80s. -
How to Live: A Search for Wisdom from Old People
Thoughts on aging
"Old people are like living libraries—and we as a culture really overlook that." —Author Henry Alford. Alford’s subjects include people over 70 who are famous, accomplished, eccentric, and ordinary. -
Poor Vision and Hearing Can Affect Your Mind
Sensory loss is a major issue for society
Hearing and vision loss can lead to depression and other mental disorders. Stay mentally sharp by getting regular checkups to catch problems early and by taking preventive measures.
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