Bathroom Work Tops Senior Home Makeover Needs
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 3, 2009
Here are things to do so that trip to the bathroom does not become a trip to the cleaners.
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Can Boomers Lead an Elder Revolution?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 29, 2009
Theordore Roszak, author of The Making of a Counter Culture, says the elderly will rise to power.
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What Gives Your Life Meaning and Purpose?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 22, 2009
Aging expert advocates "purpose driven communities" as a way to promote more meaningful lives.
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Health Buzz: Aging Research Wins Nobel Prize and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 5, 2009
6 things to know about diabetes and the flu; how will today's babies live to see 100?
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Majority of Babies Will Live to 100—How Will They Do It?
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - October 2, 2009
Rising life expectancy means more of us will live not only longer but better through our senior years.
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Caregivers Need Health Reforms, Too
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - August 25, 2009
Caring for family members may be unrelenting duty; survey finds even vacations often not possible.
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How to Handle Your Aging Parents' Finances
By
Kirk Shinkle
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Money - August 7, 2009
Five tips on planning Mom and Dad's financial future.
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Great Advice on Parting with Possessions
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - August 5, 2009
Readers show they're the experts when it comes to downsizing and learning how to move on with life.
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For the First Time in History, There Will Soon Be More People Over Age 65 Than Under Five Years Old
Opinion - July 29, 2009
Fighting the High Costs of Obesity—and 7 Other Secrets to Living Younger
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - July 27, 2009
Some surprising and not-so-surprising findings to help you ward off obesity and other ills.
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How the 'Old Old' Can Have Best Lives
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 23, 2009
Soaring numbers of people aged 85 and up will face challenges of coping with frailty.
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Tips To Help Parents Who Want To Age In Place
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 13, 2009
We explore some of the issues involved in helping older homeowners age in place.
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Calorie-Restricted Diets and Other Ways to Avoid Aging
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - July 9, 2009
New research shows we can ward off diabetes, cancer, and heart disease to stay younger than our years.
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Elizabeth Blackburn: Ordering Cancer Cells to Curl Up and Die
By
Lindsay Lyon
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Health - June 30, 2009
An enzyme vital to life could be pure poison to cancer cells, says the molecular and cell biologist.
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3 Tips for Boosting Your Fitness as You Age: One Triathlete’s Advice
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - June 30, 2009
Debi Bernardes is still improving her times at age 50. What’s her secret?
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Growing Older, Getting Mellower, Feeling Good
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - June 30, 2009
Pew survey finds older Americans like their lives more than other age groups.
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See if You May Be a Victim of Ageism
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - May 27, 2009
Attitudes toward aging have the power to shape our self-image, behavior and actual health.
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Age Tops Chart of the Things People Lie About the Most
Opinion - May 21, 2009
Embellished CV's ranked sixth on the list, just above "how often people have sex with their partners."
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Kenneth Cooper: How Can Older People Get Active?
By
Kenneth Cooper, M.D.
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Health - May 20, 2009
Rest and relaxation are among the benefits of an exercise routine. So is cardiovascular conditioning.
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Is Longevity Insurance Right for You?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - May 1, 2009
Income product addresses concerns that a long life might deplete finances.
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In Recession, Age Discrimination Is More Prominent Than Racism
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - April 13, 2009
As Obama's election shows, racism is out the door. Ageism is sadly here to stay.
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Local Needs Demand Senior Activists
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - April 9, 2009
Creating senior-friendly communities will require extensive lobbying and work at the local level.
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Step 1: Decide if a Nursing Home Is Necessary
By
Sarah Baldauf
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Health - March 11, 2009
If you can draw on good local resources, the best choice for now might not even be a nursing home.
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Step 4: Follow Up to Be Sure the Nursing Home Does Its Job
By
Sarah Baldauf
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Health - March 11, 2009
You can't stop paying attention after a loved one has moved in. Vigilance is the price of good care.
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