Stuart Rosenthal, Aging Gracefully — Scientists have long experimented on mice and rats to test new drugs and treatments for human illnesses. I’ve always imagined that there must be many similarities between our species — at least on a cellular level or in organ systems — for that to make sense. But I haven’t been Read more »
Congress is once again preparing to change the terms of our social contract with Social Security. It’s certainly not the first time. Over its history, changes have been made on several occasions to keep Social Security financially solvent. The last big set of changes were made in 1983. I was only 26 then, and frankly, Read more »
Perhaps you’ve seen or heard references to the “Age Wave” or “Silver Tsunami.” That’s often how people talk now about the rapidly growing numbers of older people in America (and around the globe). Makes it sound like all the grandmas and grandpas will come crashing down on our shores, wreaking havoc wherever they land and Read more »
Welcome. I am the publisher and editor of The Beacon newspapers, where for the past 22 years I have focused on the health, financial and career interests of readers over 50. I am also Chair of the Maryland Commission on Aging and a member of many local boards that advocate for older adults and their Read more »
JC Hayward stands out as a gem in the shining crown of broadcast journalism in Washington, DC. As the DC market's first female anchor, she celebrates 39 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Broadcast Journalists' Hall of Fame.
