Tag Archives: Aging

“Most people don’t grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honor their credit cards, get married, have children and call that maturity. What that is, is aging.”

- Maya Angelou
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Vladimir Yakovlev’s “The Age of Happiness” Shows Seniors in a Whole New Light

A Russian journalist's photo series shows a side of aging we rarely see

In our youth-obsessed culture, negative stereotypes of aging people are everywhere. Conjure up an image of an elderly person and what do you see? A stooped old man with a walker, perhaps? A frail, gray-haired woman being tended to in … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Provide for Aging Parents in the Event of Your Death

Don't assume that your parents will be the first to die

Our Tip of the Week: As the baby boomer population ages, many people in their 60s are caring for elderly parents in their homes. They provide financial assistance, help with daily activities, run errands, consult with healthcare providers and generally assist … Continue reading

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“Age only matters if you’re a cheese.”

- Helen Hayes
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“Age is a high price to pay for maturity.”

- Tom Stoppard
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“Old age is always fifteen years older than I am.”

- Oliver Wendell Holmes
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