Insights and Inspiration
AgingExpert: Narcissists – Your Coping Guide
Hi Readers, I recently attended a professional development webinar on, “The Inner Turmoil and Questions of a Narcissist” and it was an eye-opener. I hear a lot about narcissists these days, with people diagnosing their parents, coworkers, friends, siblings, and just about anyone who disagrees with them. The narcissist label has become overused and
What to Know & Do
It’s that time of the year: fall, which I think of as flu vaccination time. I always think getting a flu vaccine is a good idea for most older adults. In these COVID pandemic times, I think it’s even more important. So I agree with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which is urging that
AFTER RETIREMENT, EVERY RINGGIT COUNTS
How to stretch your ringgit? Look for special offers and sales. Don’t be embarrassed to ask about special concessions for senior citizens. – LILY FU It costs RM1.60 for an apple? Just a few months ago, it was only 90sen at my neighbourhood supermarket! Looks like retirees can’t afford to have an apple a day
A Guideline for Having “The Talk”
Hi Readers, You’ve noticed some changes in your parent, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor. You do not know if you should speak up or assume the position that it is none of your business. You may even doubt yourself and wonder if you are meddling or being nosey. Or you may ask yourself, “Am
COVID & Aging Adults: 2024-2025 News…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, COVID has become one of the top causes of illness and death in the US, and has especially impacted aging adults, for both health and social reasons. Older age is one of the top risk factors for severe COVID; it’s even a stronger risk factor than vaccination
WHEN HAPPENS WHEN YOUR ABUSER IS…
Most abused parents would rather suffer in silence than go public about their ungrateful children. After all, who would want to lose face by dragging their family name through the mud? – 123rf We shudder with horror and disbelief when we read in the papers about caregivers in aged care homes physically abusing the elderly
Improving Healthcare for Older Adults
Last month, I attended three separate zoom webinars on the topic of older adults and healthcare. Dr. Mary Tinetti, geriatrician at Yale University School of Medicine, spoke on the topic of “Identifying Health Priorities.” Dr. Donald Melady leads the Geriatric Emergency Medicine program at Mt. Sinai, and he is an Associate Professor of Emergency
Essential Parts of Medicare: The ABCDs…
Every year, Medicare has an open enrollment period: October 15 – December 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can do the following: Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or vice versa; Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another; Change Medicare Part D (prescription drug)
THINKING OF GETTING A JOB? GOOD…
If you are seriously contemplating getting back into the work force, especially if you have not worked for 10-20 years, not only will you face stiff competition from younger job applicants, but there is also the question of qualifications, says Fu. – 123rf Just like the younger generation, older folks need jobs too. The longer
Fall Events, Books, and Resources
Thank you, gerontologist Dr. Harry “Rick” Moody, Fielding University, for sharing these aging updates and resources! BOOKS OF INTEREST UNRETIREMENT, by Chris Farrell (Bloomsbury, 2014). Here is the correct link for a book review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyNpvwg0f1E LOVE AND TIME: Embracing Change, Growth and Mature Relationships in the Winter of Life, by Richard Matzkin (Wisdom Exchange
