Bill Ward

Bill Ward is a freelance wine, food, travel and lifestyle writer. His “Liquid Assets” column runs in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and he has a wine website, www.decant-this.com, with a blog and a travel-itinerary service. He won a James Beard Award in 2004 for a series on Italian regional cuisine. He lives in the Minneapolis suburb of Hopkins, Minn., with his wife, Sandy.

Most Recent

Can Any Good Come From Alzheimer’s?

Some find that relationships among family members heal and deepen

OCTOBER 14, 2019 | By Bill Ward

Caregiving

‘Living Memorials’ Allow Tributes Before Loved Ones Die

Gaining in popularity, the gatherings differ in types and purpose

MARCH 25, 2019 | By Bill Ward

Health

How Realistic Is Dying at Home?

The difference between where Americans would prefer to die and where they do

DECEMBER 6, 2018 | By Bill Ward

Health

The Comfort of Hospice Massage at Life’s End

Hospice massage was once distrusted, but now helps thousands die comfortably

AUGUST 14, 2018 | By Bill Ward

Caregiving

New Cottages Designed for Older Adults With Dementia

Use of daylight, warm colors and a person-centered approach make a difference

APRIL 5, 2018 | By Bill Ward

Health

What We Now Know About Poor Sleep in Older Adults

Why sleep is so important for good health and what we've been doing wrong

APRIL 6, 2017 | By Bill Ward

Living

Too Old to Learn a Language? Don’t Believe It

As an older adult, you have skills that can help — and your brain will thank you

MARCH 3, 2017 | By Bill Ward

Caregiving

Hospice Music Therapy Provides Support for Dying Patients

The treatment can also ease isolation and help with pain, advocates say

FEBRUARY 7, 2017 | By Bill Ward

Health

Why Am I Losing My Sense of Taste?

It's not necessarily due to age. Other factors may be causing this.

NOVEMBER 16, 2016 | By Bill Ward

Living

What We Can Still Learn From Mister Rogers as Adults

With the new movie starring Tom Hanks, here are 6 gems from the late, great PBS star

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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