When I was a child, my Uncle George would grab my cheeks so hard I thought he’d lift me off the ground. “Such a shayna punim” he’d exclaim with joy. “Yes!” my parents would reply with equal joy. At 6, I hated Uncle George and I hated my parents. Now, at 67, I hate my…
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Seniors
Health
I just found out I have cataracts. Here’s what I’ve learned.
At my recent optometry appointment, I was told I have early cataracts and that cataract surgery could be indicated in 10 years. Many of my patients have…
Seniors
New Reutlinger garden an inviting, safe place for seniors
With the pandemic easing and warm weather arriving, the residents of Reutlinger Community will be getting outside more often. And when they do, they will…
Profile
Bay Area survivor ‘speechless’ after learning how she was saved
This article was originally published in London’s Jewish Chronicle, and is reprinted with permission. A Holocaust survivor whose desperate mother placed…
The Matzo Chronicles
Three life lessons from sheltering in place
It’s been a hard year in oh so many ways. Now, thankfully, in most parts of the United States, we’re starting to emerge from the fear and isolation of…
Act Two
Purging a lifetime of ‘stuff’ that nobody wants — except me
If you think you’re going to die, it’s best to clean up first. It’s bad enough to land in the emergency room with a safety pin in your underwear. But…
TV & Film
Film festival on aging adds to its ‘Legacy’ and goes virtual
Seniors who work for peace and raise their voices against hate and prejudice of all kinds are being featured in the Legacy Film Festival on Aging, said…
Seniors
After a fall, life is unpleasant. So take steps to prevent it!
I watch my 11-month-old granddaughter attempt to walk. She grabs a bar of the crib and pulls herself to standing. She balances on one leg, and swings her…
The Matzo Chronicles
At $3 a bagel, I might have to put myself in lox-down
Here in the Bay Area, sitting out the pandemic, I’ve developed a serious addiction. It’s surprising it’s taken so long. After all, I’m a native New…