“I lost my car recently. It died. It was 20 years old and couldn’t be fixed anymore. Now I have I … More
Author: Meg LaPorte
Meg LaPorte is a journalist, editor, and communications specialist with more than 22 years of experience in the field of aging services. She is co-founder of Art Against Ageism, founder of the blog, Age In America, and a consultant and freelance writer.
Katherine, 88
(1/3) “I’ve been in Maryland since 1947. I lived in the same house for almost 50 years. Between the [B … More
P.J., 72
“My first wife passed away. Ellen was her name. She was killed in a car crash. I can’t pronounce in … More
Toni, 64
(1/2) “Everybody likes me because I’m kind, I’m lovable. I love my sister. My mother passed away, my father passed … More
Robert, 83
(2/2) What is the best thing that’s happened in your life? “I lived in West Virginia every summer on my … More
Bill, 73
“I’m a gamer. A couple of years ago I discovered the Playstation 3 and racing games. I’m just nuts about … More
Nancy, 82
“I’ve been a volunteer all my life. Early in life, my mother instilled in us that the more you gave … More
Lucylle, 82
(1/2) “When you’re 82 you can take a lot of extra liberties. You don’t have to answer to anybody; you can … More
Robert, 83
(1/2) “I worked in the city for 34 years for B&O Railroad. I was in freight claims. If they had … More
Nancy, 79 (Part 2 of 2)
“I once lived in Italy for 14 months. I finished nursing school in 1969. My husband had been drafted and … More
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