Barbara Morris, R.ph.

It appears there are two camps out there in the world when it comes to the question of skin exposure. The first says, "My body with all its wrinkles, fat and flab belongs to the world. I'm gonna show it off and if you don't like it, don't look." This camp is supported by a TV show that encourages out of shape women to love the way they look. I argue that those women would be better served if they were helped to get back into shape, but then, that's just me being crabby.

Distracting and unseemly "old" behavior is a hallmark of "old" people. It has nothing to do with chronological age. It has everything to do with judgment, being considerate of others and keeping your dignity. Being over sixty doesn't give you a license to act like an old fool, unless of course, you are senile.

How you age is up to you. How you live at midlife and younger determines whether or not you will become that dreaded "little old lady."

Once a senior falls into the grasp of an unwanted conservator, it is difficult and expensive, even with the help of an attorney, to get rid of him or her.