Although the holiday season can be a happy and joyous time for most of us, many older adults and seniors find the season hectic, confusing, and even depressing depending on their mental, physical, and emotional conditions. The good news is that we can all help contribute to a happier season for the older adults and seniors in our lives by taking some simple actions.
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Book Recommendation: Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?
Roz Chast is the author of the colorful graphic novel “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” “Something more pleasant” than the certainty of old age and death is what Chast’s parents would prefer to talk about, in this poignant and funny memoir of their final years. Despite the subject matter, the book is frequently hilarious, highlighting the stubbornness and eccentricities of the author’s parents.
Potentially this is a book we should all read when facing the challenges of our own aging or give to an “avoidant” loved one when attempting to address the subject. It’s a homage that provides cathartic “you are not alone” support to those caring for aging parents.
Julie Andrews was born on October 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. She was a success on the English stage before duplicating that success on Broadway. She won an Academy Award for playing the title role in Mary Poppins and was nominated for her performance in The Sound of Music. Additionally, she received Tony Award nominations for her roles in Camelot and My Fair Lady. Andrews worked on a number of acclaimed films with husband Blake Edwards, and was made an English dame in 2000.
