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aging well with dr. james firman

27Apr12

On the morning of the Society of Public Health Education’s annual conference in Nashville, I woke up with some of the worst allergy symptoms of my life. Not only was I pretty miserable, but the one place you hate to be sneezing, sniffling and coughing is a public health conference. I wanted to wear a […]


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lisa rinna and harry hamlin q&a

12Apr12

It was just an ordinary Friday afternoon, when lo this email arrived: “Would you like to interview Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin about The Great American Try-On program from Depend to offer self-assurance to the 56 million Americans who live with incontinence?” Why yes, yes I would. It seemed like an odd product/spokesperson pairing, but […]


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gadgets for grandparents

13Dec11

You might not immediately think high-tech when you think of gift ideas for your senior friends and relatives. But there are so many gadgets out there designed to make their lives easier — and many of them are simple to set up and use. Check out my recommendations.  


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high-tech solutions for caregivers

15Sep11

This round-up of gadgets that can help seniors live more independently — and ease caregivers’ concerns — was one of my most-viewed stories for Spry. One of the nice things about writing for the web is getting that kind of feedback, which tells me that a lot of our readers are looking for advice on […]


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senior moment or serious problem?

22Jun11

Are your memory lapses a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious? Check out my tips on how to tell the difference.


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can video games get seniors in shape?

27Sep10

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10 tips to improve your memory

15Jul10

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sun safety for seniors

27Jun10

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statins in the news: side effects and benefits

25Jun10

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how volunteering keeps seniors healthy

22Apr10

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