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PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Normalcy
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
PUMPING IRONY: Faulty Connections
The current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not a viable option for many seniors.
PUMPING IRONY: The Kids Are Alright?
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does that mean we should cancel visits from our grandson?
PUMPING IRONY: Calm Amid the Storm
A pair of new studies suggests that my geezer compatriots — those of us who are still alive, anyway — are actually coping with the pandemic a lot better than you might expect.
PUMPING IRONY: Wedding-Bell Blues
Our daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to make some heartbreaking decisions.
PUMPING IRONY: A Painful Transformation?
My neighbor’s long-sought surgery tempers my desire to see COVID-19 remodel the American healthcare system.
Attending to Distraction
The swirl of life and its accompanying emotions can leave us feeling unfocused and frazzled — and also teach us a thing or two if we’re willing to listen.
On Courage & Freedom
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we have an opportunity to uphold our responsibility to protect our democracy.
Haunted Housing
Unlike residents of government-regulated nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, seniors in public housing have had to deal with COVID-19 on their own. It’s not going well.
PUMPING IRONY: Dwindling Options
The recent shuttering of the clinic we’ve relied upon for years reminds me of the many ways the pandemic has hindered access to healthcare across the country.
PUMPING IRONY: The Quarantine Quandary
A long-delayed visit with a septuagenarian friend reminds me how pandemic-induced isolation can threaten our well-being nearly as much as the virus itself.
PUMPING IRONY: What, Me Worry?
Recent research suggests that guys my age and older need to ramp up our anxiety about the pandemic even though we’ve long been told that a carefree approach to life is what keeps us healthy.
COMING CLEAN: When Your Community Is in Pain
It’s time to do the work on creating racial equality, says our managing editor, if we want to improve community health and see vitality for all.
PUMPING IRONY: Hoping for the Best?
You’d think geezers like me could rest a lot easier once a COVID-19 vaccine comes down the pike, but experts suggest it may not work much better than the annual flu shot.
Finding Your Way
In light of the current circumstances, each of us has the opportunity to slow down, reassess, and get clear about what we value in life.
PUMPING IRONY: Crime and Punishment
With our grandson suddenly testing boundaries — and challenging our rusty child-rearing skills — we find ourselves hearkening back to some time-tested wisdom.
Digging In
A backyard garden can connect us to the past — and channel hope for the future.
PUMPING IRONY: Collateral Damage
Already struggling before the pandemic struck, assisted-living facilities are hanging on for dear life — just like their residents.
PUMPING IRONY: Distant Relations
The modern nuclear family liberated us from the stifling constraints of the traditional multi-generational household, but it has exacted a painful toll on the elderly and is gradually losing its luster.
Defining “Healthy Way of Life”
Life Time’s tagline expands the notion of what healthy living truly means.