At 96 years old, I find that life is a series of competing realities. Two weeks ago, I felt a surge of energy and began planning a trip to Washington, D.C. Two days later, I felt totally exhausted. I began to wonder — am I “young-old” or “old-old”? The answer continually changes. As a psychologist who has spent decades studying transitions, I have found that the most difficult transition isn’t…
