by Bruce Wexler This year, at the age of 72, I started living alone for the first time in my life. For 42 years before that, I lived with my […]
Tag: senior citizens
Aging comes with stigma. Let’s admire the defiant
by Christine Ledbetter Who do you want to be when you grow old? Increasingly, senior citizens decide to keep working, including the two front-runners for the 2024 presidential election. Because […]
Why do we talk about older people so negatively?
by Stacy Torres Age matters, but so do words. While pundits debate President Joe Biden’s cognitive fitness for office and the possible motivations behind prejudicial language contained in special counsel […]
Village Caregiving of Morgantown supports elderly clients, helps “keep your heart at home”
Village Caregiving’s mission statement is “keep your heart at home,” and the Morgantown office has done exactly that for nearly four years by providing vital support to its elderly clients, […]
Nancy Pelosi and the protracted decay of democracy
by Kevin Frazier Last Friday, Nancy Pelosi announced her intent to run for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Pelosi has occupied that seat since 1987. In nearly four-decades […]
Scams against elderly a scourge of our society
I oversaw the care of an elderly friend in his last years. Up until age 86, Frank was pretty much in control. But then he was diagnosed with cancer. The […]
Who are you calling old?
An expanding ‘middle age’ upends everything by LZ Granderson I’ve been thinking about death lately. Turning 50 can do that to a person. I exercise regularly, drink water … all […]
May 15 letters to the editor
Always a good time to thank nurses Though National Nurses Week (May 6-12) ended Thursday, the West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists thanks nurses of every stripe for being the […]
Senior Mons needs Santas
Senior Monongalians is looking for Santas for its Santa for Seniors program. Each senior filled out a wish list with wants and needs and someone who wants to adopt a […]
Program promotes healthy meals for seniors
By Erin CleavengerNewsroom@DominionPost.com In today’s fast-paced world, we have a seemingly constant stream of new diets and nutrition tips that promote healthy living. However, the majority of these diets leave […]
