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ELDER MUSIC: 1914
This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...
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Sun, Jul 31 2016 5:30 AM
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INTERESTING STUFF – 30 August 2016
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Today's Interesting Stuff is longer than usual and there are no animals this week. But there are several campaign-related videos and a whole lot related to old age. There was a large amount of good stuff... Read More...
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Sat, Jul 30 2016 5:30 AM
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A Meditation on Making New Friends While Old
Judging by the number of online stories about loneliness and feeling alone many, many people are longing for a close friend. A best friend. Most of all, someone to trust. These articles are usually written by people much younger than... Read More...
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Fri, Jul 29 2016 5:30 AM
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Weeping with Joy at Clinton's Nomination
* * * I sure did surprise myself when that happened yesterday evening. I had written something else for today but then I turned on television, the Democratic convention, and burst into tears – tears of joy - when Secretary... Read More...
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Wed, Jul 27 2016 5:30 AM
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Presidential Politics for Elders
This Monday begins the Democrats' turn to present, over the next four days, their vision for the future of the United States. Last week, the Republicans – well, never mind. The party hardly matters anymore. It is Trump unleashed now,... Read More...
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Mon, Jul 25 2016 5:30 AM
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ELDER MUSIC: Seasons - Winter
This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...
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Sun, Jul 24 2016 5:30 AM
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INTERESTING STUFF – 23 July 2016
THE LAST CAROUSEL CRAFTSMEN Remember carousels? I loved them when I was a kid. I still do. I suppose for today's kids they seem tame compared to the thrill rides at big amusement parks. Too bad. They are so beautiful... Read More...
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Sat, Jul 23 2016 5:30 AM
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Recovery Time in Old Age
So far in my old age – I am 75 – I have been lucky in my health (I say that with multiple knockings on wood). I have no intrusive afflictions, no conditions, no diseases, nothing that requires medication. I... Read More...
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Fri, Jul 22 2016 5:30 AM
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Not Enough Geriatricians
When I moved to Oregon in 2010, and needed a new physician, I used the internet to track down the geriatricians in my area. About half the listings included a note that the doctor was not taking new patients. When... Read More...
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Wed, Jul 20 2016 5:30 AM
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The Deadly World We Live in Now
As I set about writing today's post yesterday morning, pulling together notes and links on a health-related story, the teevee news droning in the background interrupted itself with the announcement of shootings in Baton Rouge. It took me a couple...
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Mon, Jul 18 2016 5:30 AM
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ELDER MUSIC: Seasons - Autumn
This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...
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Sun, Jul 17 2016 5:30 AM
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INTERESTING STUFF – 16 July 2016
SECRETARY CLINTON COMMITS TO EXPANDING SOCIAL SECURITY At their appearance together last Tuesday (which this week feels like a month ago) as Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Secretary Hillary Clinton for president, she adopted Sanders's position on...
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Sat, Jul 16 2016 5:30 AM
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Old Age: What's Not to Enjoy?
That headline is what legendary television producer Norman Lear says about ageing. He will be 94 on the 27th of this month, one of the top examples we have right now for fighting entrenched ageism for two reasons: He is... Read More...
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Fri, Jul 15 2016 5:30 AM
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What to Expect From the Free Medicare Wellness Visit
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, includes several benefits for Medicare beneficiaries including a Welcome to Medicare Wellness Visit. This is not a substitute for a more extensive physicial exam but a way for your physician to ask some......
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Wed, Jul 13 2016 5:30 AM
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What is Old People's Voice and Why Does It Happen?
A few days ago, TGB reader and my good friend Wendl left a comment wondering about her recent vocal changes: ”...weaker, cracky, hoarse, reedy, phlegmy, etc. I think my vocal cords actually started changing when I retired and stopped talking... Read More...
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Mon, Jul 11 2016 5:30 AM
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