As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ NYT | Top Stories By: Paula Span 21 December 2024 at 21:12 Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice. © Mette Lampcov for The New York TimesDrugs belonging to the husband of Roberta Piazza Gordon, of Kernville, Calif. The local drugstore closed after 45 years.
For Some, a Silver Lining in Alzheimer’s Caregiving NYT | Opinion 21 December 2024 at 20:00 Readers discuss a guest essay by a woman who finds things to cherish in caring for her dad.
‘Tune Back In. Our Democracy Depends on It.’ NYT | Opinion 14 December 2024 at 00:00 Readers discuss staying involved during difficult times. Also: Supreme Court ethics; South Korea’s example; too much feedback; new friendships.
Expanding the Laws on Assisted Dying NYT | Opinion 10 December 2024 at 00:22 Readers discuss the British vote on the issue and urge actions in the U.S. Also: Safeguarding our food; taxing cow burps in Denmark; a crossword tale.
Donate This Holiday Season: Seniors Need Your Help NYT | Opinion By: Michelle Cottle 3 December 2024 at 23:37 Habitat for Humanity helps older people who can’t afford to make their homes safe and workable as they age.