The Stories We Tell About Seniors
The way Americans view seniors leaves a lot to be desired; many in our society see our honored elders as outdated, irrelevant annoyances that mostly just take …
Health As A Divine Command
There is a story told in the Jewish tradition of Rabbi Hillel. One day, as the story goes, he was walking from his studies when he was approached by students …
The Costs of Aging on Boomers
The New Social Justice Agenda The statistics are staggering. We are facing a crises of major proportions and no one seems to be able to organize a response. I …
What to Do When Aging Parents Won’t Listen
If you’re like me, a part of the baby boomer generation, you are finding that role reversal between you and your aging parents is happening. More and …
Tips for Parenting Your Parent
Unnatural but Sometimes Necessary Your parents have taken care of you from the moment you were born and well into young adulthood. They kept you fed, safe, …
The “Costs” of Caregiving
It’s Not Just Financial The number one social justice issue for Boomers for the next several decades may very well turn out to be the economics of aging. …
Which Generation Copes Better with Stress?
Take the Test, Find Out How You Cope with Stress In 2014: Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are 50 to 68 years old Gen Xers (born between 1965 and …