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Senior Found Dead After Wandering from Care Facility
Federal and state regulations mandate that safety precautions be taken to protect elders who are known to be confused and unable to protect themselves. What goes wrong? -
So You Want to Live to 100? More of Us Will, and Here Is What Life Might Look Like
If your children happened to be born since the year 2000 in developed countries, they will most likely live to be 100, and they will be healthier than elderly people in previous generations, according to a recent article in the medical journal The Lancet. -
National Aging in Place Week
We don’t consider the simple things in our homes becoming a challenge—turning a doorknob, using an oven, going up and down a few steps—until a medical condition such as a stroke, heart attack, or hip replacement forces the issue. -
A Time for New Beginnings
In recent years, increasing numbers of baby boomers seem to be unsettled in their own spiritual skin. They are seeking some sense of purpose, some redefinition of what it means to be a member of a religious community. -
Homecoming
Home. Except for love, perhaps no word in the English language conjures more evocative imagery. We crave the cozy, nurturing, roaring-fire scene depicted so effectively on film. -
Boomer Men Need to Talk About Aging Issues
Women often embrace aging with a flourish—they suddenly wear purple or don red hats or become more outspoken and less obsessive. Men don’t react quite the same way. -
A Random Look at “Positive Aging” on the Web
A lot of “positive aging” is going on out there. Googling the term produced centers, nonprofits, business ventures, and publications, as well as some motivational stuff. Here’s a look at a few random sites. -
Another Hurdle to Health Care Reform: Too Few General Practice Doctors
The supply of primary care physicians is already tight in some parts of the country, and finding one may become harder if the pool of insured Americans expands. -
The 10 Commandments of Cancer Prevention
About one of every three Americans will face some form of cancer during his or her lifetime. You can help beat these grim statistics by taking steps to protect yourself right now. -
Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life
After one of my talks or training sessions, people often confide that they are seeking a different path in their lives with regard to work or lifestyle. I’ve read a number of great books on how to determine what one’s life work or purpose might be. This book is one of the best.
