Articles tagged with: aging

15 March 2010

The Silver Tsunami

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The Silver Tsunami
The baby boom began about 65 years ago and now the silver tsunami is coming toward us. In just a few years, social security, long-term care facilities, and families will be overwhelmed with a doubling or tripling of senior citizens by the year 2030.

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20 December 2009

Insight out

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Some insightful videos: Jill Bolte Taylor ,a neuroscientist who was able to study her own brain from the "inside out" as a result of a stroke. Carly Fleischmann, a very interesting autistic girl learning to communicate via computer. An Alzheimer's patient and a sweet dog.

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13 July 2008

Stroke of Genius

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Today is Momma Monday. Unfortunately, there is sad news to report. The momma's papa had a stroke last week and is in the hospital. His left side is paralyzed. He's such a cool guy, I wish I could go and visit him, but they won't let me :'( because I'm not a certified therapy dog.

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