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AI Might Help Us Age in Place

But if these devices are so smart, why can’t they talk to each other?

3 min read1 day ago

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Do You Have the Attention Span of a Puppy?

Social media are easy to blame, but the truth is more complicated

4 min readMay 11, 2024

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Do You Have the Attention Span of a Puppy?

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Dude, Where’s My Car?

A frightening recurring dream becomes reality

4 min readMay 4, 2024

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Dude, Where’s My Car?

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I Live in a NORC and Didn’t Know It

Walkable neighborhoods are ideal for aging in place.

4 min readApr 27, 2024

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401(k) Plans Help the Rich, But What About the Rest of Us?

Tax-deferred savings plans put the squeeze on Social Security

4 min readApr 20, 2024

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401(k) Plans Help the Rich, But What About the Rest of Us?

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The Nap and I

Is daytime dozing a refresher or a health risk?

4 min readApr 13, 2024

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An Etiquette for Alzheimer’s

We do a disservice to friends with dementia when we treat them like lepers.

4 min readApr 6, 2024

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An Etiquette for Alzheimer’s

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Tech Disconnect

Can analog refugees adapt to a digital world? Should they?

4 min readMar 30, 2024

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Why We Need Friends, Now More Than Ever

Should we prioritize friendship over romantic relationships?

4 min readMar 23, 2024

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Why We Need Friends, Now More Than Ever

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The Great Retirement Savings Flimflam

Can you ever retire if you didn’t start saving 40 years ago?

4 min readMar 16, 2024

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Don Akchin

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Don Akchin publishes The EndGame (https://theendgame.substack.com), a weekly newsletter and biweekly podcast for adults who are aging with joy and purpose.

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