I am a Portland, Oregon native, but for more than fifteen years, I’ve lived in Douglas County (Southern Oregon). When my husband and I first moved to the rural area…
Last year daughter-in-law and son gave me a lovely blue hanging patio globe with mini solar lights that shine at night. Lately, I’ve noticed that the lights don’t stay on…
With an aging population, some school districts have discovered that community support for bonds is becoming a hard lift. In some communities, older households outnumber households with children. I live…
Last month my husband got a new 6th Generation IPAD to replace his failing older tablet. My husband also has an Apple Watch and an iPhone. He uses technology to…
In an article for Money Crashers online, Michael Lewis writes, “Over the next decade, 43% of America’s workforce will reach age 65 and be eligible for retirement…Collectively, they represent an…
At the 2019 October Democratic Debate, three candidates over seventy were asked about their age as it related to the demands of the presidency. Stereotypical beliefs about aging would suggest…
A couple of weeks ago, I reluctantly put aside my short-sleeved shirts and comfortable shorts. It had taken me a while to accept that the dog-days of summer were finally…
Last month I discussed some of the financial considerations women are more likely than men to face as they age. This month, we’ll be looking at a related topic: Age-discrimination…
I recently came across a 2015 article about aging and self-empowerment. Paul Irving, the author of the article was arguing that “standing up to negative age bias can be a…
I am no longer used to getting up in the dark. This morning I got up before 6:00 a.m. to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Technically, I am not…