Shine a light
December 7, 2015
“You were so good at making pies!” my mother said to her childhood friend who was visiting our family. “I can’t make pies.” “Oh, pies
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The battle of the bulge begins by leaving the couch
December 4, 2015
Usually, people delivering cautionary news begin with, “Are you sitting down?” For the topic of this column, I’ll turn it around: “How often do you
Hospice as a blessing for a family
September 29, 2015
Looking back more than three years, I would call them angels of mercy. At the time, as they sat at our dining room table, I
Our role in shaping another person
September 2, 2015
Over the past few months, I started reading a variety of biographies and nonfiction. I’ve been reading about World War II U.S. Army Gen. Lucian
Blossoms at Sunrise
August 14, 2015
The Art Honor Society of Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax recently donated a series of original paintings to Sunrise Senior Living in Fair
Older Americans Act faces uncertain future
August 14, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Older Americans Act, under which millions of Americans have enjoyed services in nutrition, health and employment, turned 50 July 14 with little
Gaining a new perspective
July 1, 2015
DETROIT – People who are looking to gain a new perspective on the world should consider traveling instead of continuously putting it off. That’s the
Moving to a better mental place
July 1, 2015
We froze our first summer in Seattle. I had just finished sixth grade when my family left the Midwest for this strange new land. It
Living in the present
June 3, 2015
“What time is it really?” That’s what our son, Thomas, wanted to know on a road trip across the United States back in 1989. We
Scam alert: Don’t let this happen to you
June 3, 2015
WASHINGTON – Scams targeting the elderly not only are prevalent but they often go unreported. These scams are devastating to the victims and often can
