Jill Smolowe

Jill Smolowe is the author of Four Funerals and a Wedding: Resilience in a Time of Grief. To learn more about her book and her grief and divorce coaching, visit www.jillsmolowe.com.

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A Puppy! So Cute and Oh, So Confounding!

When a dog joins her household, this writer's life becomes unglued

JUNE 27, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Downshifting From a Life in Overdrive

Do we slow down because we retire? Or do we retire because we slow down?

APRIL 29, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Married? Widow? Whatever

Sometimes the choices on forms don't match your life

FEBRUARY 22, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Four Jews and a Christmas Tree

Life’s curveballs have a way of taking you in unexpected directions

DECEMBER 25, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Saying Goodbye to a Dying Loved One

Parting is hard not only for us, it's hard for them

DECEMBER 17, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Coping With Grief After the Pittsburgh Tragedy

In the wake of the synagogue massacre, 11 ways to tap into resilience

OCTOBER 28, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

The Failure to Commemorate a Death Anniversary

When the date isn't noticed, what does that say about grief?

OCTOBER 25, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Actually, I Do Want My Parents’ Stuff

While cleaning out her late parents' home, she found meaning in their possessions

AUGUST 23, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Losing My Dad

With the death of her father, this writer discovers a different kind of grief

JUNE 18, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Following the Beat of a Different Drummer

Learning a new hobby with an assist from football great Eli Manning

MARCH 22, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

The Many Joys of a Writing Workshop

The pleasures extend far beyond putting pen to paper

FEBRUARY 1, 2018 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

What to Do With Photos of a Late Loved One?

The decision this writer made and how she came to terms with it

DECEMBER 12, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

The Kindness of (Foreign) Strangers

This writer's travels and travails in France showed how nice people can be

NOVEMBER 2, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Caregiving

Caring for Your Aging Parent During a Slow Decline

A writer describes hurdles she faced as her mother gradually lost her independence

OCTOBER 31, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Why Not to Say ‘How Can I Help?’ to the Grief-Ridden

Don't ask the bereaved what you can do — just do something

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Blurry Eyes, Clarity of Vision

A midlife lesson in the challenges of old age

JULY 25, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

Think Your Passport Is Valid? Maybe Not

If yours is due to expire within the next six months, you may encounter issues

JUNE 22, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

An Unexpected Piano Lesson

The problems of an aging instrument offer a tutorial in the key of life

MAY 15, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

The Value of Sitting With Your Pain

If pain is inevitable, how can suffering be optional?

APRIL 6, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Living

How Will They Remember You When You Are Gone?

A rabbi's book offers wisdom on creating your personal legacy

MARCH 22, 2017 | By Jill Smolowe

Money

Why Smart People Don’t Spot Financial Infidelity in Their Relationships

5 tips from experts and 2 red flags to watch for

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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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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