Don’t Bet Your Future on the Political Winds
Humans naturally look for simple explanations for complex systems. Few systems upon which we rely…More
Artful Aging
Embrace the Five A’s of Aging
In his book With Purpose: Going from Success to Significance in Work and Life, Ken…More
This is What Democracy Looks Like
October 28, 2000: The line to the village’s single polling station in the wood stove-warmed…More
A City for Everyone
Sally Bagshaw hops on her preferred around-town vehicle—her e-bike—and deftly negotiates the traffic and construction-limited…More
Navigating Long-Term Care Support
Most of us know that we are likely to need some type of assistance, whether…More
Food Strike: A Fork in Dementia’s Winding Road
My cell phone rang. I was on a trip with friends in Arkansas not far…More
Another Look at “Successful Aging”
Isn’t it time we finally retire the phrase “successful aging”? Three years ago, I wrote…More
Why I Embrace A New Role When Visiting My Old Office
I recall the sleazy photo editor who yanked me onto his lap more than once…More
To Be or Not to Be Mortgage Free
They call it “The American Dream”—and the idea of owning a home is so ingrained…More
Someone to Love, Something to Do, Something to Look Forward To
We seniors represent the first generation in America to have significantly longer lives. In 1900,…More