The family wedding in Dallas included at least one 90-year-old. A psychiatrist, still with a part-time practice, she looked splendid at the wedding in a red dress and flattering make-up! And she didn’t hesitate to dance and was still dancing when I left!

It was heartening for all and reinforces my belief that empowering older people results in remarkable senior citizens.

I’m feeling a bit like Julie in the “Julie and Julia” movie (I don’t know how many people are reading my blog), so I want to use today’s post to do a quick check. Would you click “Follow” (above HELP!) at the top of this blog or http://helpagingparents@gmail.com/ (which is also the e-mail address near the bottom of the right sidebar [column]) and let me know you’re reading this blog. You can give your name–or not. And if you want to tell me about your older parents, or you are an older parent, or have questions or ideas you’d like discussed– about relatively healthy, independent older parents– do include them in the e-mail.

Until Saturday, then, when I think I want to talk about food.