Effects of Positive and Negative Attitudes about Aging
Various studies have pointed to the importance of having a positive attitude about aging. Individuals who see older people in a positive light and see their own aging process as…
Value of Preventative Screening Services?
After 50, our risk of disease generally increases. Services like Life Line Screening might sound like they offer relatively inexpensive tests that could potentially detect certain health problems before they…
Finding New Meaning in Ordinary Moments
Having a regular job is supposed to give us a sense of purpose—something that motivates us to get up each morning. Retirement literature suggests that once we leave the workplace,…
Aging and Embracing the Value of Interdependence
We live in what some social scientists refer to as an individualistic culture. We pride ourselves on our self-reliance and independence. But as we age, an individualistic mindset doesn’t serve…
Strengthening Relationships with Technology
When I was still teaching, I noticed that many of my students had difficulty separating themselves from their phones. As I taught communication skills (including listening and interpersonal communication), we…
Personal and Environmental Health are Related
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…
Planning for Tomorrow, Living for Today
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…
Greedy Old Geezers We’re Not
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…
When I am Gone Will You Know What to Do?
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…
Older Workers Have a Lot to Offer Employers
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…