We created a fake lease for my grandmother so she never knew that we subsidized her lease. It wasn’t about deception; it was about preserving her independence and dignity. Would you tell fiblets to spare the feelings of those you care for?

Having “the conversation” was less difficult than I expected. Bubbie had strong opinions and wanted to be consulted. Have you had “the conversation” with your parents or your children?

Tone of voice is definitely what has gotten me in trouble over the years. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it, with family members and employees.

Combatting ageism isn’t a frivolous pastime; it’s life changing.

At 71, I’m a new mama, and I’m excited. No, I’m not expecting a baby. I’m part of a program to create oyster bars to reduce pollution in the St. Martin River, where I live. I joined the program because — why not? Why not help, if you can?

I never minded having implants. In fact, I considered myself quite lucky to live in an age when they were possible. But I minded not having them quite a bit.

Who would get a tattoo on their chest saying, “Do Not Resuscitate” or “No CPR”? Apparently, a lot of people, and it’s creating controversy in the medical world.

Just because a person can’t remember the name of a missing loved one, does not mean they can’t feel that loss in their lives. What’s different is how they react to loss.

“Hello, I am 100 years old. Can someone from your staff help me write to President Obama?” We received this phone call in 2008, and so began our relationship with Eleanor Mills Hatler (not her real name).