After the murder of her son, Khaaliq, Dorothy took both her personal and professional experiences as a grief and loss counselor to guide others towards healing. She founded Mothers in Charge, an organization against violence in Philadelphia.
This fun, but serious, guide to boomer health offers insights on generational concerns about aching body parts (knees, heels, hips, backs), overuse of drugs, colonoscopies, plastic surgery, emotional challenges, and lots more. While it feels like a daunting litany of ailing parts, the overall message is a positive one of finding ways to deal with aging through new activities (yoga, tai chi, fitness regimens) and medical breakthroughs to enhance the encore years.