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Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: Part 2 Aug. 07, 2026
In the last column, we discussed the surprising trend of increased drinking among older Americans, a... Read More
There Is a Reason for the Rules Aug. 05, 2026
People often complain to me about Social Security rules that they think are unnecessary. But there i... Read More
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Jul. 31, 2026
A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Rese... Read More
No Secret Code on Social Security Cards Jul. 29, 2026
I'm always amazed by the number of silly and outright dumb rumors about Social Security that are flo... Read More
Keeping Seniors Safe Behind the Wheel Jul. 26, 2026
Dear Annie: I am a retired RN, and I was interested when one of your readers wrote that if an elderl... Read More
He Looks a Little Moldy, but He's All Right Jul. 24, 2026
My cat, Jack the Cat, is looking a little worn. He's 11 years old, and he's diabetic, and he was get... Read More
Legacy Plan Jul. 24, 2026
As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More
Working Women vs. Stay-at-Home Moms -- The Argument Continues Jul. 22, 2026
Once again, I find myself in the middle of an argument that has been going on for decades, maybe lon... Read More
Growing Older, Feeling Smaller Jul. 18, 2026
Dear Annie: I sit here writing to you starting another week much like the past six months of this ye... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part 2 Jul. 17, 2026
Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More
Grocery Clerks, Managers and Maytags Jul. 15, 2026
Q: I want to share a little advice with your readers. I have had numerous dealings with my local Soc... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part I Jul. 10, 2026
For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Jul. 08, 2026
Based on some recent emails I received, I think it's time to bring up again a message I've delivered... Read More
Flip-Flops After 50 Jul. 03, 2026
Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More
Government Health Care: A Before and After Story Jul. 01, 2026
I recently got a new knee. Or to be precise, I got my second new knee. About 14 years ago, I was lim... Read More
90-Year-Old Newlyweds Jun. 26, 2026
Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... Read More
Blowin' Through the Jasmine in My Mind Jun. 25, 2026
The most useful piece of life advice I have encountered in months arrived through the well-worn spea... Read More
Divorced Men and Social Security Jun. 24, 2026
Over the 29 years I've been writing this column, I have probably written a hundred columns directed ... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Jun. 19, 2026
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
How Many Questions Can I Answer Today? Jun. 17, 2026
Usually, I will devote an entire column to answering just one question or dealing with just one Soci... Read More
