My late father, Harry, taught me long ago to, “Always try to give back to someone else who may need a helping hand.” I’m very proud that my father’s lesson has served me well, especially back in 2000, after caring for him as he aged and his health failed. That’s when I decided to lend … [Read more...]
SAY WHAT? A male decibel-measuring contest
February 12, 2016 By
By Rona Barrett Friends, readers and fellow graying ones, lend me your ear. On second thought don't bother. If you're over 65 like I am, your ears probably don't work as well as they used to. But we’re not alone. One-third of us over 65 and more than half of us over 75 have difficulty … [Read more...]
Have I told you lately that I love you?
February 3, 2016 By
By Rona Barrett “...I was unable, for the first time, to celebrate my 52 year anniversary with the love of my life.” A friend of a friend posted these tender laments on her year-end Facebook page in response to watching her husband slowly succumb to the scourge of dementia. “It is so … [Read more...]
