Daily Archives: August 18, 2023

Help for Maui residents affected by the fires

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Karen McM brought this to our attention and recommends Maui Strong as good place to consider making a donation to help. There are many other good organizations listed below.

Posted in Advocacy, Caregiving, Food, Health, Homeless, Kindness, Philanthropy, Social justice | 1 Comment

To Be Happy, Marriage Matters More Than Career

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: It’s hard to disagree with Brooks, but he really doesn’t address our age group in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. It isn’t uncommon that unconscious ageism leaves us out of the equation considering what may make us happy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays | Comments Off on To Be Happy, Marriage Matters More Than Career

Negative thoughts about aging can be harmful. Here’s how to reduce them.

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Age bias doesn’t show up only as discrimination or snarky birthday cards. One potent source of ageism comes from older people themselves. By Emily Laber-Warren in the Washington Post (Thanks to T&T) Louise Pendry was teaching a psychology course in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Aging Sites | Comments Off on Negative thoughts about aging can be harmful. Here’s how to reduce them.