When Elders Go On Vacation
Earlier this week I was in Branson, MO helping to cover Signature Health Care’s 2013 Elder Vacation, and there are some great stories to look at.
Continue ReadingThe Kindness and Caring of a Dog
Cats are mysterious, mercurial and manipulative beings, ever unpredictable and fascinating. Certainly they are loyal to the humans they happen to like and are sometimes known to behave altruistically toward people, especially children.
That last attribute, however, is more commonly in the repertoire of dogs and this video is a beautiful example. A Labrador with a Down syndrome toddler who isn’t sure he wants the dog’s attention at all. But the dog gently and patiently perseveres.
Continue ReadingPro-Aging or Ageist Humor?
I was not sure what to expect when this spoof video popped up. I usually bristle at these sorts of things but this didn’t set me off. I think it made the point “hey guess what — older people can be just as passive-aggressive as young people.” True that.
Continue ReadingVirtual Book Tour: Getting Old is a Full Time Job
We are so pleased to be hosting Dr. Susan Lieberman today to talk about her new book, Getting Old is a Full Time Job: Moving on From a Life of Working Hard. Susan writes about her insight into the 12 “jobs” of retirement – ranging from Strategist to Sc…
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