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Professionals address elder bullying Boomer consumers warrant courting Journal writing courses help uncover memories Bay State woman enriching lives of foster kids Today’s kids sharing everything with parents How to prepare for old age care Exhibit brings back memories of national crisis Companies embrace home modification demands
 

Professionals address elder bullying

Elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion dollars or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation.

Boomer consumers warrant courting

As they have at every previous stage of their lives, boomers will continue to profoundly change the lifestyle, consumer and career models from what they had been before.

Journal writing courses help uncover memories

Quinlan learned how to make her writing group participants feel comfortable discussing events from their lives that they had perhaps never previously revealed.

Bay State woman enriching lives of foster kids

“We felt it would be much better if many, many more people in their communities were stepping up to the plate and becoming resources to kids.”

Today’s kids sharing everything with parents

By the age of 18, Teresa Carson was married; by 21, she was pregnant with her son, Robert. “I grew up in a small town in the Midwest and that was what you did,” said Teresa Carson, 50, of Worcester.

How to prepare for old age care

Ideally, people would have long-term friends they can comfortably rely on not only for social friendship, but to assist them in time of need, especially when it comes to health emergencies.

Exhibit brings back memories of national crisis

David Davis remembers that November 1963 weekend as clearly as if it happened last month. “I remember everything,” said Davis, 60, of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the events that followed.

Companies embrace home modification demands

Gone are the days when you’d need your own carpenter to install an access ramp to help someone with impaired mobility get up your steps.

Old San Juan as a destination, not just side trip

Old San Juan as a destination, not just side trip

27 December 2010

Old San Juan echoes with centuries of history, dating back to the arrival of Christopher Columbus on the island in 1493 and the massive 16th-century Spanish forts overlooking the sea.

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New Years resolutions for the home

New Years resolutions for the home

27 December 2010

Whether it’s clearing out clutter, catching up on small repairs, bringing fresh style to a favorite room or organizing closets, many of us have home on the brain as the new year begins.

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Estate planning: Waiting can be costly to your family

27 December 2010

By Cathleen Summers Do you know what happens if you die without a will? The courts will decide who will raise your children, manage your assets, inherit your possessions and administer your estate. Heirs must usually agree on a court appointed administrator. What happens if you become incapacitated and are unable to manage your own [...]

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What is Glaucoma? Doctor describes disease in detail

27 December 2010

By Jean E. Keamy Patients often come to my office and wonder if they have glaucoma. Another group of patients think that just because they have normal pressures (tonometry) that they do not have glaucoma. Since glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, I thought a review of what glaucoma is and how [...]

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The power of music with dementia residents

27 December 2010

If you are reminded of your childhood when you hear song lines such as, “It’s the story of a lovely lady” or “You are my sunshine,” you can understand the power of musical memory. Songs tell the stories of our lives. They remind us of a special day, a good time, a first love and even a favorite car.

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Respite for caregivers, the unsung heroes of the family

27 December 2010

The boomer population will increase by almost 70 percent over the next 15 years, which will result in an increased need for caretakers to help this aging group.

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