Category Archives: Aging Sites

Sans Teeth, Sans Eyes? Shakespeare’s Views on Aging Aren’t That Simple

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Jim deMaine

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” Shakespeare’s views on aging are evaluated in the following essay. As the psychologist author says, innumerable studies still could still be done to evaluate the complex  and conflicting ideas expressed in Shakespeare’s … Continue reading →

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Can there be anything good in illness?

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Jim deMaine

“Surely not, well maybe not.” What is your answer to the “value” of illness. Is there any good in it? Does it in any way benefit us or those around us? This article in Aeon has some interesting commentary. “But … Continue reading →

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Man suing assisted-living facility over unanswered call for help

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Jim deMaine

A Mercer Island assisted care facility has been in the news in an unfavorable manner. Apparently their call light system didn’t function properly. A resident was down in his bathroom for the whole day! It appears timely that Skyline has … Continue reading →

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