I Had Given Up on Mammograms
By Eleanor Kazdan, February 11, 2021 — I had given up on mammograms seven years ago. At that time, one medical test led to a myriad of incidental findings, which in turn led to a year of at least ten … Continued
By Eleanor Kazdan, February 11, 2021 — I had given up on mammograms seven years ago. At that time, one medical test led to a myriad of incidental findings, which in turn led to a year of at least ten … Continued
By José Dominguez, February 4, 2020 — Aunt Julia, my mother’s sister, used to repeat a popular Mexican saying: “Yo ni en la paz de los sepulcros creo” meaning in English “I do not even believe in the peace of … Continued
By Sallie-Eliabeth Clayton, January 23, 2020 — I was approaching the age of 62 when I realized that it was time to entertain the idea of retiring. The word itself brings to mind that you are “finished,” “done,” [and] “withdrawing” … Continued
By Joyce Woods, January 9, 2020 — During this time in my life I am doing a lot of reflection. I have decided to resign from some previous duties (i.e. volunteering at the Germantown Health Center, a friend’s daycare center, and … Continued
By Joan Bunting, December 12, 2019 —As I was approaching my senior years, I noticed that some would overly be concerned about coming into their senior years [as well]. We don’t know how we’ll turn out but all we have … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, November 21, 2019 — Last week after class, Eleanor and I discussed how much we dislike the term “elderly.” To us, it conjures up visions of nursing homes, people who need constant care and supervision. It … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, November 14, 2019 — On Yom Kippur last month, I happened to get on the Route 40 bus. Immediately, an older woman, already seated, took my hand and invited me to sit down next to her. … Continued
By Carol Marfis, October 25, 2018 — I know that it is a well-known cliché that our lives are compared to the seasons and I think that this could be applicable in many ways. I was thinking of the way … Continued
By Norman Cain, July 25, 2019 — Yesterday a fortyish aged man who resides on my street called me “old man” and then “Pops.” I immediately informed him that I found both terms unacceptable. He apologized and asked me if … Continued
By Frances Bryce, July 27, 2019 — I looked in the mirror, Behold, I did see A much older person Staring back at me. Who is standing in my space Blocking my best view? I wish she would move Then, I too … Continued