Evelyn is in her early sixties. She was divorced a few years ago, and thought it was time…
Social Isolation & Elder Abuse
According a study conducted by the National Institute of Justice, 11% of the 5,000 adults age 60 and…
LGBTQ+ Elders & Social Isolation
Remaining social is an important aspect of healthy aging. An active social life provides a sense of belonging,…
The Power of Music
This morning, I woke up the song “The Bare Necessities” from Disney’s animated movie The Jungle Book running…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
I grew up in the southwestern U.S.—Southern California, Hawaii, and Arizona—and never experienced four seasons. My childhood seasonal…
More than a Mid-Day Meal
Since his wife’s death two years ago, Howard lives alone in a small apartment that overlooks a quiet…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
We are in the middle of what Andy Williams told us years ago is “the most wonderful time…
Technology & Aging
My parents had a favorite restaurant—they loved splitting the extremely generous ribs platter. About a year ago, their…
Social Isolation & Loneliness
We all feel lonely at times, but when loneliness and isolation become chronic it can be deadly. Mother…
988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
This Saturday, July 16, 2022, a new nationwide service will become available to everyone in the United States. …