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Dr. Harvey Gilbert, MD
Prevent a Heart Attack: Learn How Metabolic Syndrome Affects Your Chances of Heart Disease
Many people know that heart disease is the number one killer... read more »
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Dennis Fortier
5 Truths That Spawned 5 Myths About Alzheimer's & Dementia
Sometimes the truth can be very misleading. This is often th... read more »
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Duane Lipham
Buying Long-Term Care Insurance: What Is the Best Age to Purchase?
I am often asked about the best or optimal age to buy long-t... read more »
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Laurie Orlov
Does a No-Contract Cell Phone Service for Seniors Really Exist? Yes, and It is Even Better Than You Think
Last week we caught up with CEO of Consumer Cellular John Ma... read more »
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Ron Kauffman, CSA
Alzheimer's Disease or Depression? Why Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Isn't Always Easy
Getting a reliable, initial early diagnosis of Alzheimer's d... read more »
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Jill Gilbert
Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods
We all want to protect our loved ones from danger, but it's ... read more »
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Dr. Ed Markin
A Consumer's Guide to Death & Planning Your Own Funeral
There is one sentence that sums up what everyone knows about... read more »
Read all articles in the Funeral Planning: Going in Style column »
Dr. Joseph Woelfel, Ph.D.
Seniors, Are You Prepared for Swine Flu?
Over the last month, the news has been hot with new swine fl... read more »
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Carolyn L. Rosenblatt
The Pros & Cons of Guardianship or Conservatorship: How to Know If It's Right for You
Determining the pros and cons of a guardianship is difficult... read more »
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Kay Paggi
A Checklist of Essential Legal Documents for Aging Parents: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late
Legal Information Elder law is a distinct specialty area of ... read more »
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Audrey Wuerl
Choosing Between Hospice Care & Palliative Care: An In-depth Look at Your Options
Recently I wrote an article for family members of patients w... read more »
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Margit Novack
Funeral Planning: Having the Talk with Your Loved One
Funeral planning isn't an easy thing to talk about for most ... read more »
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Christine Salazar, RD
How Antioxidants Affect Your Health
Antioxidants are nutrient substances that protect your cells... read more »
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Suzanne Wolfson, MBA, CFP
Financial Planning: What Those Professional Designations, Credentials & Titles Really Mean
Recently I wrote an article about how to choose someone you ... read more »
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Dr. Gene Hong
4 Lifestyle Changes for Optimum Health & How Acupuncture Can Help
Recently my car was broken into. I had finished my usual mor... read more »
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Paula M. Lawhon
Senior Divorce: Using Mediation as an Early Intervention
Divorce is never easy, no matter when it occurs in one... read more »
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Gary Hirsch
Go Green & Save Money on Adult Diapers in One Simple Step
The economy isn’t the only thing that could use a boos... read more »
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Ernest Rosenbaum, MD
How to Prevent a Stroke
Research has shown that both diet and fitness is integral to... read more »
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Arleen R. Stern, LCSW
How to Help Seniors Cope with Pet Loss
It’s been three months since my dear cat Jimmy died an... read more »
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Claire Wheeler, MD, Phd
Mind-Body Medicine: What it Means for Seniors & Their Health
Welcome to my new column on mind-body medicine! It’s m... read more »
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Lisa Dunn
How the Economic Crisis is Affecting Senior Homeowners
In Selling Your Home: How the Housing Crisis & Economy ... read more »
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Kim Israels
Aging Brings Change: How Change Can be Good
People change. Circumstances change. My friend’s mothe... read more »
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Amy Bader, ND
How 'Bout Some Good Press for Cholesterol?
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Surprising new guidelines f... read more »
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