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RESOLVING FAMILY FEUDS BEFORE IT IS...
Two months ago, I wrote about what constitutes a good death. It is knowing that everything has been taken care of, with friends and loved ones in the family gathered around the bedside for the final farewell. But of late, I have attended funerals where the next-of-kin is not present. Reason? A long-standing family feud
The age equity movement is growing....
Old School, the small-but-mighty grassroots organization I co-founded in 2018, is looking for an Executive Director. More info + links in my latest newsletter. Also pix from the American Society on Aging’s annual conference last month, which embraced my YODA concept—let’s talk about age and power. And announcing the WHO Ageism Experiences Scale, which capture ageism
Introducing Alessandro Negrete – Executive Director...
n 2018, Ryan Backer, Kyrié Carpenter, and I launched the Old School Clearinghouse: a central repository for free information about ageism and how to undo it. It grew, becoming a go-to site for age advocates and the general public, and a meeting place during the pandemic. Last year, with a brilliant new logo and look
The thing about ‘ageing gracefully’ –...
The Guardian asked me to tackle a very juicy topic for a series on aging well: what it means to “age gracefully.” Here’s what I, and quite a few others, had to say on the subject. Spoiler alert: it’s complicated. Also funny. Posted in Blog
Investing in Aging-in-Place Remodeling Pays Off
Courage taught me no matter how bad a crisis gets … any sound investment will eventually pay off. — Carlos Slim Helu Aging in Place Investing in Aging-in-Place Remodeling Pays OffHome renovations tailored to aging in place and universal design often offer impressive returns. According to the 2023 “Cost vs Value” survey, converting a standard
Aging in Place Ramps New for...
Life takes you unexpected places, love brings you home. -Unknown Aging in Place Why Accessible Residential Home Ramps Are Worth the Investment in 2025 Accessible residential home ramps significantly enhance the quality of life, safety, and independence for homeowners, especially seniors and individuals with mobility challenges. Modern ramp designs integrate stylish aesthetics and practical
Hring a geriatric care manager
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.– Charles Dickens Aging in Place Thinking About Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager? Here’s the What, How, Why—and What It Costs What is a Geriatric Care Manager?A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a trained professional—usually a nurse, social worker, or counselor—who helps older
Designing a Life You Want to...
When the image is new, the world is new.― Gaston Bachelard, The Poetics of Space Aging in Place: Designing a Life You Want to Age Into/Lifestyle Design for an Aging Population As the global population ages, the idea of “lifestyle design” is shifting from a luxury of the young to a vital conversation for people in
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) a Threat...
Prevention is the secret to longevity. – Mencius Aging in Place Yesterday I was taking care of urology patients. Let me translate that, people who had bladder cancer and were being treated with chemotherapy drugs instilled in their bladders. I’m going to give you a terrible analogy, but one that will stick with you
Finding Love After Spouse Dies
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu Aging in Place The other day I was fortunate enough to care for a guy who was 62 and athletic. The patient had surgery and when he woke up from anesthesia, was cheerful and doing great! I
