Heart disease is the number one killer of women, one in four women die from it each year. And, often women with heart disease are misdiagnosed, or, not treated at all.
Celebrate the kick-off to American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day and The Heart Truth, on February 1st, 2008 (tomorrow!) a day when Americans […]
Though I’m not sure what this has to do with anything, I just felt compelled to share this with you.
A study from Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago found that The Smell of Grapefruit Helps Women Look Younger:
There’s a lot of prejudice against older people in our society, says researcher Alan B. […]
In April, PBS will broadcast a special program, Caring For Your Parents, by award-winning filmmaker and FRONTLINE producer Michael Kirk.
The program profiles five American families caring for aging parents and the struggles they confront. WGBH Labs is seeking other 3 minute video stories to complement the program.
Find out more about how to submit […]
I called my dad this evening to check on him as we were having some rather large storms and some serious wind.
Through the howling wind (you could hear it inside the house, and, he’s only a few miles from me) and the frantic weathercastersI was talking to him, and, he, in his own inimitable fashion, […]
AARP awards Movies for Grownups each year.
According to AARP Magazine these awards:
…provide a forum for actors and the motion picture community to step out and celebrate movies from 2007 that engaged grownup audiences with challenging topics, thoughtful new approaches, and sterling work by actors, actresses, directors, and writers age 50+, all at the top of […]
Another, “I had no idea they had those” careers, we now have Aging Coaches.
Celebrate Aging is a company that provides the services of a “aging coach” defined as someone who:
helps people who have issues with their own or someone else’s aging figure out the answers to their questions, determine their best options for responding, […]
As you know, I’m all about planning ahead, making your wishes known, and, having information readily accessible to your family in the event of an emergency.
I’ve not used this before, but, I just ran across it, and, I thought I’d share the link to Confidant Solutions, software that helps you create a complete record of […]
You guys are kind enough to ask about my dad from time to time.
Despite thinking he was having a back relapse, he continues to do well in that department, and, it’s too cold for him to be riding his bike.
You may recall, he is a high school teacher, and, I have no idea what I […]
Looks like Papa Smurf can get his AARP card, now.
Though he’s always maintained that he’s 543, those little blue forest dwellers, the Smurfs actually turn 50 this year.
No word if he’s still OK at home without assistance.
Just thought you might like to know.
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Be sure to check out the blog Aging Parents Insights by Dave Solie, author of the best selling book How To Say It To Seniors.
He discusses topics such as aging parents, baby boomers, siblings, quality of life and the battle for control, all topics very pertinent to caring for aging relatives.
Tags: aging-parents-blog, aging-parents.-Dave-Solie, How-to-Say-it-to-Seniors, […]
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