I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age as a state of mind” for a while now. In another week, I’ll be 66. It’s hard to believe. Like most people, I don’t feel old. Well, I shouldn’t say that - some people who are 30 believe they’re old. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Probably every … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is a Time to be Grateful Even When Life is Tough
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday even though we don’t usually have big family gatherings because we’re spread all over the country. When we do, it’s always fun, but even when it’s small it’s nice. What I love is that the day is all about being grateful for what we have. Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, Thanksgiving isn’t as commercial. You make a meal, sit … [Read more...]
What is Mah Jongg? And How it’s Built a Sisterhood of Support for Women
2 Bam. 4 Crak. 9 Dot. You may be asking what are these combinations of numbers and strange words? Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, for those of you who are new to these terms, let me introduce you to the Chinese-inspired gaming phenomenon called Mah Jongg. Purchase Mah Jongg Mondays by Fern Bernstein How the game came to America Mah Jongg lore states … [Read more...]
Senior Sex: Two Women on a Mission to Educate the Public
I want to warn you upfront, the topic of this post is a little more spicy than usual because it’s about something we don’t often talk about – Senior Sex. If that makes you uncomfortable you may want to move on to another post. However, it’s part of life and just because we’re older doesn’t mean we’re dead, right? The reason I’m delving into this topic is that I was … [Read more...]
Caring For Your Adult Child on the Spectrum in Your Senior Years
Although symptoms might change or improve, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that presents many challenges, even in adulthood. Whether an adult child on the spectrum lives independently, in a group or with a family member, they require parental or guardianship support. Just like children on the spectrum experience varying symptoms, so are adults. Therefore, … [Read more...]
