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The Art of Aging

Jim Paterson has been a writer, editor and illustrator for a long enough time to understand aging. He lives in Lewes with his wife, Marybeth, and their dog, Tucker.

The Art of Aging

Scammers hatch new schemes with help from AI

Jim Paterson

1 week ago

The woman, a retired teacher, was smart and tech-savvy. She was recently divorced, met a man online…

Clearing up our mental health conversations is...

Jim Paterson

1 month ago

In an age when we seem to be intently focused on emotional health (for better or worse), some…

Pre-op exercise may lessen the pain of joint...

Jim Paterson

2 months ago

We are lucky to live at a time when we have pages of information and entertainment at our…

Take a tip from the old song – accentuate the…

Jim Paterson

3 months ago

Sometimes aging stinks. You never thought you’d be the person managing blood pressure or a…

A functional fitness routine can support everyday…

Jim Paterson

4 months ago

Generally, we all know that we need to keep certain internal systems functioning well as we age –…

Decluttering brings great results, but don’t tackle…

Jim Paterson

5 months ago

As holiday music rings out and good tidings fill the air, one thought enters your mind and spills…

Volunteering adds value for both giver and recipient…

Jim Paterson

6 months ago

Retirement justifies laziness, at least if you are to believe the humorous T-shirts in beachy…

Craving better sleep? Forget counting sheep

7 months ago

Many of us are continually frustrated by one activity that consumes huge chunks of our time,…

Finding joy that lasts: Experts share keys to well…

Jim Paterson

8 months ago

Cruddy moods are hard to avoid, especially on those looming icy, wet and blustery winter mornings,…

Balance is everything — especially as we age

Jim Paterson

9 months ago

So, is it ever OK to mock a sweet, elderly woman, helplessly lying on the floor with what might be…

Debunking some myths about physical therapy

Jim Paterson

10 months ago

I know more than I should about physical therapy. As a clumsy person with a chronically limited…

Getting comfortable with health technology isn’t…

Jim Paterson

11 months ago

If you ask for help while using a parking app, setting up your TV or scheduling a doctor’s…

Advice on smart aging is plentiful, but beware of…

Jim Paterson

1 year ago

If you want to be old and smart, there’s plenty of advice. Sing in a choir or hum quietly to…

Is it normal brain aging or cognitive decline?

Jim Paterson

1 year ago

Younger people often assume we seniors and retired persons have a lot of time on our hands, but…