January 2011 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

Bucket List Failure

On a variety of posts here, readers sometimes leave a comment about their bucket list. The phrase – made popular with the 2007 movie of that title about two terminally ill cancer patients who take off on a road trip... Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 31 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Some Classical Folks

You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste... Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 30 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF: 29 January 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, Jan 29 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The State of the Union, Jobs and Social Security

President Barack Obama covered a lot of territory in his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday (transcript here). What was conspicuously missing, however, is the number one concern of the majority of Americans – jobs. The only... Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 28 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

Breakthrough Test for Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Except in autopsy, there has never been a way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease – until now. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave tentative approval to a new screening for early detection in living persons of the unique... Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 27 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

GAY AND GRAY: Assassination Scars

Gay and Gray is a monthly column at Time Goes By written by Jan Adams (bio) in which she thinks out loud for us on issues of aging lesbians and gay men. Jan also writes on many topics at her... Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

Jobs and President Obama's SOTU Preview

Tomorrow, Tuesday, President Obama will deliver the annual State of the Union address in which he will outline his goals for the nation for the coming year and beyond. Over the weekend, he posted an online preview video. It's only... Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 24 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Pianists I Like

You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste... Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 23 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF: 22 January 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, Jan 22 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

THE TGB GERIATRICIAN: Aches and Pains

The TGB Geriatrician is Dr. Bill Thomas (bio), a world-renowned geriatrician, author, blogger (ChangingAging) and creator of the Eden Alternative. Most recently, he has partnered with the Picker Institute, a leading foundation for health care reform that...

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 5:45 AM by TIME GOES BY

The State of the Union and Social Security

A week from today on Thursday 27 January, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address when, it is widely believed among people who are supposed to know these things, he will discuss the future of Social Security.... Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

The House Votes on Health Care Repeal Today

The vote on Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Act, HR 2 (full text here) takes place in the House of Representatives today. According to most pundits and some members of the House themselves, the bill will fail. Even if it... Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

Our Plastic Brains – Even in Old Age

Surely you know of Oliver Sachs, the Columbia University professor of neurology and psychiatry. You may have read one or more of his books recounting case studies of people he has treated with, usually, rare brain disorders. Books such as... Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

When Does Old Age Begin?

Last week, on a post titled, A Day in an Elder's Life, reader Flora Davis posted this comment: “You know, I was shocked to hear that you're 69. I'm 76, and to me 69 seems like a kid. I'm still... Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Gordon Lightfoot

You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste... Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 16 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

January 2011 - Time Goes By

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Bucket List Failure

ELDER MUSIC: Some Classical Folks

INTERESTING STUFF: 29 January 2011

The State of the Union, Jobs and Social Security

Breakthrough Test for Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis

GAY AND GRAY: Assassination Scars

Jobs and President Obama's SOTU Preview

ELDER MUSIC: Pianists I Like

INTERESTING STUFF: 22 January 2011

THE TGB GERIATRICIAN: Aches and Pains

The State of the Union and Social Security

The House Votes on Health Care Repeal Today

Our Plastic Brains – Even in Old Age

When Does Old Age Begin?

ELDER MUSIC: Gordon Lightfoot