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INTERESTING STUFF – 15 August 2015

RETIREMENT HOME FOR ELDER PETS Undoubtedly this is not a unique idea; there are probably other similar projects all around the U.S., maybe the world. But it is such a good idea, such a selfless one, so worth supporting, replicating... Read More...

Published Sat, Aug 15 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

There's a New Octogenarian on the Block

Yes, I'm talking about Social Security and before I get going, let me tell you a secret about this crucial program as it relates to Time Goes By readers: every time I write about it, traffic drops that day by... Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 14 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

For a One-Day Blog Interruption

As I may have mentioned a year or so ago, I have been on a long journey toward dental implants that will eventually alleviate me of this #$%^& denture I've been wearing for five years. Actually, it won't be long... Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Hollywood's Many Biases Including Elders

Last week, the Harnisch Foundation and USC Annenberg released the latest annual study titled Inequality in 700 Popular Films. One of the report’s researchers, Stacy L. Smith, describes the lack of diversity in movies as an “epidemic.” ”Across 700 films...

Published Mon, Aug 10 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Linda Ronstadt (My Selection)

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...

Published Sun, Aug 09 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 8 August 2015

TO LIVE FOREVER? In my rambling reading about ageing, I often run into those cranks who spend time and money trying to “cure” death so we can all live forever. What a waste. It only takes a second or two... Read More...

Published Sat, Aug 08 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Who is Older than I Am? It Depends...

...for me, anyway. When I was in high school, my girl friends and I could pinpoint other students' ages within six months. I don't recall how we did that or why it was important but it was a common speculation... Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 07 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Healthy 75-Year-Old Chooses to End Her Life

Although it had no part in my decision to move to Oregon five years ago, the state is one of four in the U.S. that has a physician-assisted suicide law, a “death with dignity” act if you will, and I... Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 05 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

How Comfortable are You Using the Internet?

And what about other elders you know? Are they all online? About a month ago, the Pew Research Center for Internet, Science & Tech released their latest survey about internet usage, something they have been measuring regularly since 2000. ”For......

Published Mon, Aug 03 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Booker T & the MGs

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...

Published Sun, Aug 02 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 1 August 2015

1965 MEDICARE SIGNING ON TIMES FRONT PAGE It's always fun to see newspaper front pages from important past events. (Hmmmm. With the internet and cell phones taking over news, will these historical artifacts disappear, I wonder?) Anyway, I missed posting...

Published Sat, Aug 01 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A New Elder Playground in My Town

About two-and-a-half-years ago, I told you about elder playgrounds and that I was heading a small committee of the 50-plus Advisory Board of the City of Lake Oswego, to look into details of building one in Lake Oswego, Oregon. They... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 31 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Happy 50th Birthday, Medicare

Rejoice in our good fortune, my friends. Tomorrow, 30 July 2015, is the 50th anniversary of the day President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill into law. Take a look: Until I was poking around the internet to prepare... Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 29 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Misguided Lure of Anti-Ageing Products and Medicine

First off, it's that name - “anti-ageing” (or “anti-aging” if you prefer). Who hates themself so much that they would buy anything labeled “anti-ageing”? The phrase is slapped on thousands of products but goes further than that. There is even... Read...

Published Mon, Jul 27 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Run to Paradise

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...

Published Sun, Jul 26 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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INTERESTING STUFF – 15 August 2015

There's a New Octogenarian on the Block

For a One-Day Blog Interruption

Hollywood's Many Biases Including Elders

ELDER MUSIC: Linda Ronstadt (My Selection)

INTERESTING STUFF – 8 August 2015

Who is Older than I Am? It Depends...

Healthy 75-Year-Old Chooses to End Her Life

How Comfortable are You Using the Internet?

ELDER MUSIC: Booker T & the MGs

INTERESTING STUFF – 1 August 2015

A New Elder Playground in My Town

Happy 50th Birthday, Medicare

The Misguided Lure of Anti-Ageing Products and Medicine

ELDER MUSIC: Run to Paradise