Perspectives

Real stories, personal reflections, and unique points of view on aging, life transitions, and what matters most. Gain insight, wisdom, and inspiration from voices across the senior community.

Perspectives

How Much Excessive Admiration Do We Need?

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Jill Chapin

Have you ever been praised enthusiastically and publicly for a job well done?  Most of us have never been afforded ...

Perspectives

Technology: Treasure or Threat?

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Janet Call

I recall the first time that I was amazed by technology. I was just a kid when I learned that ...

Perspectives

Trip to Japan

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Karen Fisher Ho

My family, a group of nine,  have been planning a vacation to Japan for Thanksgiving 2025;  the only dates we ...

Perspectives

When Life Throws You a Lemon, Make Lemonade

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Jill Chapin

My friend Elaine recently moved into an independent living facility because she knew it was time to acknowledge the severity ...

Perspectives

What is a Narcissist?

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Jill Chapin

The dictionary definition of a narcissist is a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself. Self ...

Perspectives

Reflections: Turning 70 On The 4th Of July

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Greg Mazares

My photo below was taken 69.5 years ago today. I was born on July 4, 1955 in Boston, MA. Today ...

Perspectives

If You See Something, Say Something

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Jill Chapin

This is what students are taught to do if they suspect imminent danger from one of their classmates.  It’s too ...

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