Mountain guiding is physically demanding, time consuming and occasionally dangerous work. It’s more often a young-person’s summer job than an established man’s career. “It’s a profession that most people get out of when they get married or have children,” said Craig Van Hoy, a guide for Seattle’s Alpine Ascents International. Read more...

Dear Savvy Senior: My mom and dad could sure use some help keeping up with all their medications. Between the two of them, they take 11 prescription drugs, and that doesn’t include all the vitamins or over-the-counter medicines they take. Their kitchen counter literally looks like a pharmacy. What can you recommend that can help them keep up with their medicine? – Pill Tracking Patty Read more...

Ray, my favorite pharmacist, had one. My Constant E-mail Correspondent had one. My daughter had one. And of course, Katie Couric had one. But I haven’t had one. At least until now. Read more...