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5 Things to Talk About With Your Doctor

Posted on 04/25/2012 by Ian Cunningham | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthThe following is a guest post from William J. Hall, MD, AARP Board Member. Bill Hall is a geriatrician with a special interest in strategies for successful aging. Last time, I described some of the reasons why both patients and physicians sometimes feel that the office visit is not as satisfying as either would like. Based on many years of caring for older adults, here are a few simple strategies: Make a List. No matter what your age, the most …

What Happens When My Wife No Longer Wants Oral Sex?

Posted on 01/9/2012 by Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Relationships | Your LifeQ: My wife and I are in our mid-sixties. My wife has always enjoyed receiving oral sex, but in the past year, that has changed. Is this age-related? Dr. Pepper Schwartz: I don’t think it’s age-related. She is way past the early years of menopause that sometimes jerk women’s sexual desire around and affect sexual habits. And there is no biological reason for a woman who has enjoyed a sexual act to stop liking it (except perhaps if it is …

“No grandchildren, but I have three granddogs!”

Posted on 11/1/2010 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

RelationshipsI’ve got pets on the brain with the recent additions to my family pictured here: meet Nelson and Riley, my new aunt and uncle! Well, they are my grandparents’ new cats, so what else would that make them? It may sound strange, but I came across this article today from Newsweek – and making pets part of the family is not so strange at all! Particularly, it is extremely common for folks to have “granddogs.” The article is very interesting, …

Elder Mediation Helps Quarreling Siblings Find Middle Ground

Posted on 09/21/2010 by Correy Robertson | Archived Contributor | Comments

Your LifeAs much as you may love your sibling(s), issues involving your aging parents often lead to arguments — and even sometimes serious altercations within the family. Check out AARP’s article on a new form of family problem-solving, elder mediation, that helps siblings see eye to eye when trying to figure out what’s best for their parents: At an impasse, the family turned to elder mediation. In this fast-growing field, a trained, neutral conflict-resolution professional–sometimes an attorney or therapist–meets with adult …

Know Thy Neighbor (and how they can improve your life)

Posted on 09/16/2010 by Correy Robertson | Archived Contributor | Comments

Home & FamilyAfter recently resolving longstanding argument with my neighbor, I appreciate this article more than ever. AARP Peter Lovenheim has a great piece on the importance of neighbors and how they can be allies — especially after retirement: A few years ago, I decided to make a concerted effort to get to know the people who live on my block. In the course of doing so, I came to the firm conclusion that there are important reasons for all of us …

Get a Last-Minute Getaway for Valentine’s Day

Posted on 02/5/2010 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

TravelAARP’s relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz has a new column about sexy getaways to take this Valentine’s Day. She gives us tips on how to find a place you both want and all the steps to take to make sure the trip is worthwhile are valuable, including: Bringing some celebratory cocktails Making sure you blackberries and cell phones are used at the very minimum Other items and fun you can bring to spice up the vacation! We all know hard …