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Seniors

Twenty-two years after Judy Jacobs (far left) and Mary Garmo Gold (third from right) were bridesmaids at her wedding, Janet joins them every month or so for lunch in Alameda. (Photo/Cathleen Maclearie)
Posted inAct Two

That’s what old friends are for — especially as we age

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent March 17, 2022
Aviva Black founded Family Love Letters in 2018.
Posted inUncategorized

Oakland woman helps connect generations of families through letter-writing

by Flora Tsapovsky February 4, 2022February 7, 2022
(Photo/snappygoat.com)
Posted inHealth

Advance health care directives are a gift to your loved ones

by Dr. Jerry Saliman February 3, 2022
Janet Silver Ghent and Allen Podell disembark at Montevideo for a city tour and tango performance.
Posted inAct Two

When CDC said ‘Don’t cruise,’ our sails were already up

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent January 13, 2022February 4, 2022
(Photo/Pixabay.com)
Posted inColumns

Over time, friends became more important than family

Karen Galatz by Karen Galatz January 5, 2022January 5, 2022
two older people smiling
Posted inSeniors

Seriously: Laughter is good for your health and well-being

by Dr. Jerry Saliman January 3, 2022
(Photo/Pixabay CC0)
Posted inAct Two

Who needs a little Christmas? At one time, I did.

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent December 28, 2021
Lynn Winter Gross (left) and Miriam Goodman producing their podcast “Not Born Yesterday.”
Posted inCulture

‘Not Born Yesterday’: Longtime friends team up to produce podcast on aging

by Liz Harris December 23, 2021
Jean Milgram and Martin Jacobs taking a walk in San Francisco.
Posted inSeniors

Roommates and best friends: She’s 101, he’s 78

by Liz Harris December 21, 2021December 22, 2021
Janet Silver Ghent examines her many paint color choices.
Posted inAct Two

If you want to live in a Smurf house, I can help with colors

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent December 2, 2021

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