One of the people on my board is not well-regarded by many other board members. After a conversation with a board member about this person, I decided to look at the issue of why some seniors have trouble making friends, fitting in and finding their place. I hope you enjoy the series. It’s one of […]

When I was in high school one of my best friends was a musician with an older brother who became the father of a singer Diane Krall. I am not a big jazz fan, but I have followed her career with interest, even though I have lost contact with my high school friend.  For those […]

Having friends is a cornerstone of a happy and fulfilling life. Friends offer emotional support, help reduce feelings of loneliness, and foster a sense of belonging. They also encourage a healthier lifestyle through engaging in activities that benefit both mental and physical well-being. For seniors, maintaining friendships is crucial in combating social isolation and nurturing […]

 I was reading a post in The End Game written by Don Akchin where he said, “The difference between friends and old friends, in my mind, boils down to this: Friends know what you do and what you say; old friends know who you are. They know the Original You, before the trappings of education, […]

For several years, Bronnie Ware sat by the bedsides of dying people and as a result, she wrote a book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The conversations shared were personal, life-changing, and enormously insightful. Others have expanded on her work by interviewing patients in palliative care units and nursing homes who are seeing […]

I felt a wave of sadness wash over me when I heard Lynn’s words. I had been so distracted, watching my adopted grandsons play hockey, that I had not paid attention when she mentioned she knew the sister of my best man. John and I had gone to university together and had been friends since […]