Discussion with Steven Petrow the award-winning author of STUPID THINGS I WON'T DO WHEN I GET OLD ProAging Podcast

A discussion that takes a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and book author who is best known for his Washington Post and New York Times essays on aging, health, and civility.

This special event is brought to you by Montcordia with support from the Positive Aging Community

Questions/Comments Answered in the Discussion


As I understand it, Hollywood has discovered the beaut;y of silver/gray/white hair.  I'm jealous. I am over 80, it doesn't look like I will ever get it.
You've mentioned that we older adults tend to participate in "organ recitals".  Can you speak to the downside of such discussions and how to diffuse them?
This book is a great resource for talks with our adult kids.  Have the conversations with them now, so we can clearly articulate what we want.  Saying things out loud, or even write them down into a contract!
there is a publication called "five wishes" that helps tell those you love what you want done as you age and how you want people to remember you
How can I invite Steven to speak to a future Zoom meeting with the group I lead in Arlington, TX (Ambassadors For Aging Well). 500+ members...
"Does Steven know anything about use of video for end of life issue planning and decision making
bob Hoffman"
Steve, what is your next book? Research?  Joys of aging well?
Thank you, Steve for sharing that you are in the midst of writing a new book.  In the meantime, love your articles.