by Kevin Banet | Dec 18, 2025 | Family, mental health
A Husband’s Birthday Wish: Drink Away, Dear Loneliness does not suddenly arrive in old age. For many people, it begins much earlier—quietly, invisibly, and often wrapped in moments that are supposed to feel joyful. Birthdays are one of those moments. They are markers...
by Kevin Banet | Nov 8, 2025 | mental health, Senior stories
Finding Strength in the Struggle It’s a curious mix, isn’t it—compassion and admiration? We often feel sympathy for someone we see struggling yet we admire them at the same time. Have you ever felt that way? Recently I came across the story of a woman, age 74, who...
by Kevin Banet | Nov 1, 2025 | mental health
Aches and Pains, but Strong Legs: Staying Active After 60 Is regular exercise for an older person really worth the trouble? Are brisk walks or runs possible for those of us who were never athletes in the first place? I came across a story on Reddit that caught my...
by Kevin Banet | Oct 27, 2025 | mental health
My new guide will help you in your aging journey When I began my research about the benefits of aging, I found a lot of falsehoods about aging out there. For example, today you’ll find encouragements to think young, to reverse your age, smooth out all your wrinkles,...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 24, 2025 | Home Care, mental health
Some people never seem to be at peace with themselves Some years ago, I had a friend—let’s call him William. He was a quiet soul, the kind of person who sat on the edges of a conversation rather than stepping into its center. We were both part of a Bible study for...
