If you ask famous people about aging, you'll hear different stories. Mick Jagger says, "There's nothing good about aging." Richard Gere calls aging "a privilege." Clint Eastwood acknowledges the losses but refuses to let old age define him. Surprisingly, after listening to all three, I realized they aren't really disagreeing. Jagger says aging means losing physical ability. You can't move as quickly, your body won't cooperate, and you're forced into playing a different role.

Do people in independent living still cook? During a recent class, the facilitator remarked that nobody in our retirement community cooks anymore. Discover why many seniors continue cooking for tradition, favorite recipes, and the memories that every meal brings. Or just because they like their own cooking and enjoy cooking

How do we balance acceptance with the fight to live our best life? Explore how Taoism, Dylan Thomas, and the Serenity Prayer help us navigate aging.

Why does one grocery bag weigh 25 pounds while the others are nearly empty? A humorous look at grocery store pet peeves and reusable bags.

When I was going to meet someone new in our senior community, I started to describe myself, so she’d know who to look for. “I’m average height, with gray hair, and I wear glasses.” Then it hit me. That description fits about 90% of the women here. In my previous senior community, the average age was closer to 55–65, and most women still colored their hair. Here, the average age is…well, a bit higher, and at any gathering you’re greeted by a sea of gray. Like a meeting of the