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Learning as an Antidote to Aging

Learning as an Antidote to Aging

There are lots of ways to slow the aging process. We are aware of the value of eating right, exercising, staying positive, watching our alcohol consumption, and avoiding negative people. I try, over time, to do many of these things, with a wide variance of success.

One of the best ways to slow aging isn’t found Read More

Vignettes on Aging – Ikigai

Vignettes on Aging – Ikigai

Ikigai is a Japanese word that roughly means sense of purpose. It is the convergence of four areas Read More

Swedish Death Cleaning

Swedish Death Cleaning

Any kind of death cleaning sounds gruesome, but it’s straightforward and smart. It’s cleaning out your stuff so Read More

Get Ready

Get Ready

If you watch television, read the papers, or receive news online or via social media, you might want Read More

Opting Out of Health Care

Opting Out of Health Care

More and more older people are opting out. They’re opting out of complicated, costly, painful, and often very Read More

Vignettes on Aging – Engaging

Vignettes on Aging – Engaging

As verbs go, engaging is a relatively low-key one. Other than the marriage-related action, engaging means connecting with Read More