Country Roads Magazine - Seniors

Sat, May 17 2008

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Seniors

Old movies trigger memories for Alzheimer's patients

"Science and medicine is doing everything to keep people with Alzheimer's alive longer, but very little is being done to give them a meaningful life." ....more>>

Kidney donor reaches century mark
The centenarian said the secret of his longevity is his Catholic faith, cod liver oil and red wine.
Centenarian credits laughter, family and chocolate as secret to longevity
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of centenarians has grown 60 percent since 1990 and will continue to rise to 274,000 by 2025.
Bird lovers flock together
Birding is huge, but particularly among the married set.
Seniors lining up to play Wii
It's not just for the kids. Seniors are scrambling for a turn at the new game in town.
“It hooks you the first time,” said Carole Hughes, anxiously awaiting her turn at bowling on Nintendo’s Wii gaming console. “It’s just like being in a bowling alley.”
Driven to collect: hoarding can be compulsive
"Hoarding is not only a risk to the elder, it's also a risk to the community because if there is a fire because (of) all the newspapers the fire can spread a lot quicker."
Man pleads guilty to stealing $2M from elderly
Grandfather invents hands-off stroller
A grandfather built a stroller to rock by itself with a push of a button. Eventually, he hopes to invent a stroller that will move forward on its own, he says.
Pesky steps to plate for favorite diner
Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky cuts the ribbon for new ownership at Salem diner. He and his buddies hang out there every day.
Mayor: Relax bake sale ban
The city health agent says the law requires all items sold at bake sales to be prepared in a kitchen with a Board of Health permit.

• Teaching teens the value of a dollar
• So, what are you going to do with your tax rebate?
• Should you reapply to Social Security?
• Make the most of the underused, misused 401(k)
• Protect your credit rating from identity theft

• Be a better role model
• Playgroups can help keep kids active, mommies sane
• Cat tales: As the fan blades turn
• On Mother's Day, like every day, moms just pray troops stay safe
• Abstinence topic of girls' tea

Home

• Nissan 350Z a future icon
• Biopetroleum, electricity could power future vehicles
• Addiction to speed
• Two flavors of practical style
• Patrick's win big on many fronts

Life

• Art plays role in Pittsburgh’s 250th
• Tampa: Short visit simply isn’t enough
• Busch Gardens Tampa a real treat
• Red tide rising: Scientists find 30 percent more spores than in 2005 crisis
• The fashion rules they are a-changin'

• Eel-like fish makes rare appearance
• Air Time photo
• State pulls food pantry venison to check for lead
• Bear, bee buzz may prolong hunting season
• A beloved resort erodes

• Christmas in America A Melting Pot of Traditions
• formal wear '08
• Gloria Moran
• Bringing Carnival to you!
• Games bring home the magic of the movies

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