Maxine Inspires Positivity and Dignity

Maxine Inspires Positivity and Dignity

In 2019 when I first met Maxine, her positive outlook on the difficulties many older adults face as they age inspired me. “Aging, to me, is really a state of mind,” she told me back then. “As we age, we start to have issues with our bodies, but everything...
How Are They Doing Today: Leia’s Journey

How Are They Doing Today: Leia’s Journey

As part of an ongoing series– How Are They Doing Today – we’re launching this year, I wanted to follow up with some of the Meals on Wheels seniors who have graciously shared their stories with me over the years. While everyone I’ve talked to comes from different walks...
Meet the Mayor of Powell Street

Meet the Mayor of Powell Street

I met Paul, who is 80, outside of his apartment on Powell Street in San Francisco on a picture-perfect day. The iconic cable cars clang up and down the street unloading a steady stream of people into Union Square. The sidewalks were lined with well-dressed tourists...