Paula's Blog: A Post-Career Adventure
COVID-19: Communicating Safety Expectations
I live in a rural county with a little over 111,000 people. Just over 26% of our population is over sixty-five. I’m one of those
Common Experiences & Unique Perspectives
The Common Experience of Being Invisible A Pew Research survey found that women in our culture are primarily appreciated because of their appearance. Men, however,
Retirement: Over-Indulgences that Lead to Habits
My husband and I have a sweet 110+ pound Labrador Retriever. When our dog, Ranger, developed a little ear infection, I took him to his
Aging Realities: Knowledge is Power
Sometimes living in denial is easier than accepting reality. It took me a while to realize I wasn’t going to be “forever young.” I suspect
“Elderly” is Not a Neutral Term
Shame on Writers Who Refer to Us as Elderly I’m truly tired of seeing headlines that refer to active, older adults as “elderly.” Even the
Racial Injustice: Protesting as an Older White Woman
During the past several days, I’ve seen images of young people all over the country protesting racial injustice and the brutal death of George Floyd.
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