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Government Agencies Save Paper but Seniors Lose Out

Laurie Orlov — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:09:57 +0000

By Laurie Orlov - Everybody wants to save paper right? It is a good idea and for some, it’s optional. For others, like many seniors, it is not an option. I have a long-time love-it, hate-it relationship with my bank that enables users online to replace printed statements with statements that are viewable online and [...]

The Wonders of Senior Creativity

Dr. Marion — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:23:46 +0000

By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph.D. - Creativity works wonders for the elderly. Whether it’s singing, painting, playing an instrument, dancing, or writing poetry or a journal, creativity keeps aging people in the here and now. I had one client I cared for, a man who appeared to be very “tough,” who started writing poetry at the [...]

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Stick: Floss Your Teeth Every Day

Elaine Magee — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:05:49 +0000

By Elaine Magee - One of my past New Year’s resolutions that sure stuck was to floss my teeth daily. Clean, healthy teeth form an important part of our overall health. Flossing makes it so we can hold onto great smiles as we age and all seniors can enjoy clean teeth. In fact, I have [...]

Crooks Two-Timing Timeshare Owners & Jennifer Kirk Pleads Guilty of Telemarketing Scam

Florence Klein — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:23:37 +0000

By Florence Klein - Timeshare scams are on the rise as corrupt companies and individuals swindle timeshare owners across the nation out of millions of dollars. Dishonest operations promise to sell or rent the owner’s timeshare with no intention of doing either. Jennifer Kirk of New Jersey, and formerly Florida, was sentenced this January having [...]

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Stick: 9 Cups of Water

Elaine Magee — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:01:34 +0000

By Elaine Magee - Have you had your daily cups of water today? How many cups of water have you drunk today? Was it more than 8? We generally forget how important something as simple as water and hydration is to our daily health. Being over 50 only makes it more important. As we age, [...]

Does Getting Older Make Finding the Good in the Bad Easier?

Julie Hall — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:07:56 +0000

By Julie Hall - It is never an easy thing, searching for the positive when “you know what” is hitting the fan. Lately, a lot of it is hitting the fan for everyone I know. If it isn’t one thing, another thing slaps us down. So the thought occurred to me, “Is this my karma, [...]

Time To Find Your God?

Rabbi Richard F. Address — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:34:47 +0000

By Rabbi Richard Address – Eric Weiner, a former National Public Radio reporter, has just published a fascinating book entitled “Man Seeks God.” I mention it to you because it raises some interesting questions about our relationship (or lack thereof) with God. Questions posed by young and old alike. The genesis of his book was [...]

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Stick: Bake with Half Whole Wheat Flour

Elaine Magee — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:17:07 +0000

by Elaine Magee, MPH, RD - If you like to bake, this could be the resolution for you: Every time you add flour when you are baking, make half of it whole-wheat flour. I’ve been doing this for years and it always works out, be it breads, muffins, bars, brownies, cakes or cookies. Just get [...]

What is Best for Parents? Siblings Often Disagree

Carol Bradley Bursack — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:33:54 +0000

by Carol Bradley Bursack - Dear Carol: My sister and I have co-power of attorney responsibilities for our parents. I live near my folks and have been the hands-on caregiver for several years. My sister lives 300 miles away but comes home every few weeks. For the most part, I have taken care of anything [...]

Citrus Season: the Superhero Fruit Season for Seniors and Us All

Laura MacDougall — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:45:38 +0000

by Laura MacDougall - Now is the time to enjoy the benefits of this winter fruit. We all know citrus has lots of Vitamin C, a great antioxidant. But did you know that you need vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body? It helps the body make [...]