Aging

Photo Finish: Machiko Suzue

Ping-pong player Photographed at North Shore Senior Center, Northfield Wilmette resident Machiko Suzue may be quiet, but her competitive side…

5 years ago

The Passions Project

Capturing lives filled with enthusiasm, vitality and meaning Though the photos on these pages capture other people’s passions, my own…

5 years ago

Caregiving Challenges

What to look for when transitioning to memory care For families who have a loved one with dementia, the many…

5 years ago

By the Numbers: Our Silver Society

Age may be just a number, but the numbers of aging tell a broad story. As a large percentage of…

5 years ago

Ask the Harvard Experts: For COVID-19, Defining ‘Older’ and ‘Chronic Disease’

Q: I keep hearing about how older adults and those with chronic diseases have a higher risk from COVID-19. What…

5 years ago

Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle to Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living at Home

This is the new reality as the COVID-19 virus barrels into communities across America. Older adults — the demographic group…

6 years ago

End-of-Life Care

Talking about death can help you live better at the end Gerry Mathy learned she had late-stage pancreatic cancer in…

8 years ago

Downsizing Dilemmas

Easing seniors’ transition to a smaller space Dorothy Beatty was an anomaly when it came to downsizing, says her son,…

8 years ago

10 Things You Need to Know About Hiring an In-Home Caregiver

When caring for a loved one at home, most family caregivers reach a point where they realize they need some…

8 years ago

POLST Orders Help Patients Advocate for Their End-of-Life Care

My grandfather did not want to die. From hospital to home, back to hospital and finally to hospice, he angrily…

9 years ago

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