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Seniors with Disabilities Mar. 13, 2019

Social Security and You

Baby boomers (like me) aren't just getting old. Some of us are also getting frail. I'm a pretty good... Read More

New Regiment Mar. 04, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: At my last appointment, my doctor put me on medication for high blood pressure. My stats have alw... Read More

Travel Planning Feb. 25, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: I'm looking forward to planning my first real vacation in 12 years. I've been out of town to visi... Read More

Voulez-Vous Help Your Brain? Feb. 22, 2019

Positive Aging

I live in South Florida, which is frequently referred to as the home of the silver tsunami. This phr... Read More

High Anxiety and Social Security Maximizing Madness Feb. 20, 2019

Social Security and You

My wife used to thank me, with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek, for never being rich. She wou... Read More

Marathon Goals Feb. 18, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: I've always liked to be active outdoors, and working in an office for 40 years didn't do me any f... Read More

Multigenerational Living Part 2: Students Feb. 15, 2019

Positive Aging

I just love it when I learn about an experiment that has turned out to be a win-win for everyone inv... Read More

Secondhand Smoke Feb. 11, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: New neighbors just moved into the house next door, and they seem very nice except for one major d... Read More

Multigenerational Living Part 1: Families Feb. 08, 2019

Positive Aging

Ever since the 2008 Great Recession, large numbers of young people have chosen (or been forced becau... Read More

Old School Feb. 07, 2019

Work Daze

It's difficult to understand why someone in their 60s or 70s would want to work. Wouldn't it be muc... Read More

Marriage Hesitation Feb. 04, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: After many years of being alone after my husband passed, I am considering marrying a wonderful ma... Read More

Life Reimagined Feb. 01, 2019

Positive Aging

POSITIVE AGING BY MARILYN MURRAY WILLISON RELEASE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019 Life Reimagined Wouldn... Read More

Making Amends Jan. 28, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: Our family holiday celebrations didn't go well. Nobody arrived on time, so the food was cold, and... Read More

The Hottest Grandpa in China Jan. 25, 2019

Positive Aging

For years, the stereotypical image of a grandfather wasn't all that attractive. In fact, it often sw... Read More

New Bonds Jan. 21, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: I moved to a retirement community seven months ago, excited for the opportunity to make new frien... Read More

Classic Ann Landers Jan. 20, 2019

Classic Ann Landers

Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More

Why Not Write Your Life? Jan. 18, 2019

Positive Aging

POSITIVE AGING BY MARILYN MURRAY WILLISON RELEASE: FRIDAY, JAN. 18, 2019 Why Not Write Your Life? ... Read More

Winter Safety Jan. 14, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: We live in a state with heavy winters, and I've been plowing my own driveway for decades. This ye... Read More

Why a Men's Shed Is a Good Idea Jan. 11, 2019

Positive Aging

It's no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connectio... Read More

Moving On Jan. 07, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: My dad lost our mother a little over 18 months ago. He lives in the same retirement complex and i... Read More