I'm happy enough now (limitations and all)

Article Abstract:

The idea that medical science may stop aging in the near future has brought the mind-boggling choices of growing old or getting preserved to a 51 year old woman. She marvels, though, at the valuable lessons to be learned from aging such as humility and loving her aged self along with its disabilities.

Psychological aspects, Column, Women, Medical sciences

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Let's age like Kate

Article Abstract:

Eighty-nine year old Katharine Hepburn is described as a 'spiritual model' for today's aging women. Her adventurous streak, dress sense and strong will serve as inspirations. And so are her pieces of advice on taking life as it comes and retaining one's sense of humor at all times.

Behavior, Hepburn, Katharine

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Missing my Mom - and the lesson I learned

Article Abstract:

A daughter who lost her mother to heart disease expresses her longing for her presence. Although she regrets that her mother decided to stop living after she moved away and her father died, she resolves not to follow in her mother's footsteps by truly living until the final moment.

Personal narratives, Mothers and daughters, Mother-daughter relations

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