Is it too late to date?

One of my TV shows was titled “Never Too Late” and I really believe in that philosophy, including when it comes to single seniors and dating. I know there are some who have lost a partner and then say “I’m too old to date; that’s something only young people do.” And it can be more...
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Narrowing the distance with your far-flung family

My daughter lives near me and so I see her children quite frequently. But my son moved to Canada and I see his family much less often. Having 50% of my family near me makes me quite lucky. These days, so many families are dispersed all over the country. And grandchildren, who may go away to...
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The joys of friendship

There are a lot of older people who are lonely. Their families may not live close by. Many of their friends may have moved or passed away. If their spouse has died, they feel awkward going out with the couples they used to socialize with. They may have problems getting around, particularly if they no...
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Talking to grandkids about cyberbullying

When I heard about the Rutger’s student who jumped off the George Washington Bridge because his roommate secretly taped him with another man and then broadcast it live over the Internet, I was very upset. Part of my reaction stemmed from the fact that I can see the bridge outside my window and so I...
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Don’t be afraid to make changes

There are many myths about older people that when they become self-perpetuating can be quite damaging. For example, there’s the concept that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. That’s ridiculous, but people who are either afraid of change or too lazy to change will lean on a myth like that and stay stuck...
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Celebrating milestones modestly

For my 80th birthday party, there was a celebration in Los Angeles and one in New York. Both were rather grand affairs, one held as part of Book Expo, the book convention, and the other held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where I am a member of the board of trustees. I loved every second...
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Special needs grandchildren

It’s always important to establish a rapport with your grandchildren or great grandchildren as, of course, you want to be close to them. But while you may find yourself a little lost as to how to best do this when it comes to a special needs grandchild, I want to tell you that the extra...
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When unmarried grandchildren have babies

There’s an expression—“Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Some grandparents become so upset when one (or more) of their grandchildren have a baby without getting married that they declare they don’t want to have anything more to do with them. I understand that part of the reasoning behind this approach is that they...
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