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Dennis Fortier
Seven Things to Know About Alzheimer's & The Importance of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
As you may have read elsewhere, November is National Alzheim... read more »
Read all articles in the Brain Health, Memory Loss & Alzheimer's column »
Duane Lipham
Do You Really Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
In my discussions with consumers who may be considering the ... read more »
Read all articles in the Financing Long-Term Care column »
Dr. Ed Markin
The Funeral Consultant: To Hire or Not to Hire?
Perhaps you've never heard of a funeral consultant, but even... read more »
Read all articles in the Funeral Planning: Going in Style column »
Dr. Harvey Gilbert, MD
Aging Skin Care: How to Treat Common Skin Disorders of the Elderly
As the skin is the largest organ in the human body, it's not... read more »
Read all articles in the Senior Health column »
Suzanne Wolfson, MBA, CFP
Financial Planning Do's & Don'ts in Today’s Economic Crisis
Financial conditions, including the current economic crisis,... read more »
Read all articles in the Financial Planning for Retirement column »
Kay Paggi
The Funeral Home Meeting: 12 Funeral Service Questions to Consider
Being prepared for death is something few of us do; however,... read more »
Read all articles in the Geriatric Care Solutions & Management column »
Reva Minkoff
Can You Use a Reverse Mortgage to Prevent Foreclosure?
A reverse mortgage can be a way for homeowners to avoid fore... read more »
Read all articles in the Reverse Mortgages column »
Laurie Orlov
Connect for Healthcare: Helping Care Providers Communicate with Families
I can hear objections already about Connect for Healthcare: ... read more »
Read all articles in the Aging in Place Technology column »
Ron Kauffman, CSA
Avoiding Surprises: Which Services are Covered by Medicare for Your Aging Parent with Alzheimer's?
Even before the call from our new president and congress wen... read more »
Read all articles in the Caregiving: Parenting Your Parents column »
Audrey Wuerl
Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Sundowning Syndrome
In previous articles, I have discussed challenging behaviors... read more »
Read all articles in the Hospice & Dementia Care column »
Christine Salazar, RD
A Delicious & Filling Summery Snack to Help Seniors Lose (or Gain) Weight
In the summer, few things are as cool and refreshing as a sm... read more »
Read all articles in the Senior Nutrition column »
Jill Gilbert
Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods
We all want to protect our loved ones from danger, but it's ... read more »
Read all articles in the Simplifying Senior Care One Lesson at a Time 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 »
Read all articles in the Geriatric Pharmacology column »
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 »
Read all articles in the Legal Advice for Seniors column »
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 »
Read all articles in the Senior Moving Solutions column »
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 »
Read all articles in the Acupuncture: Pain Relief & Solutions column »
Paula M. Lawhon
Brain Fitness: An Interview with Alvaro Fernandez from SharpBrains
Cognitive fitness, also called brain fitness, is a definite ... read more »
Read all articles in the Family Law & Mediation column »
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 »
Read all articles in the Adult Incontinence column »
Ernest Rosenbaum, MD
How to Prevent a Stroke
Research has shown that both diet and fitness is integral to... read more »
Read all articles in the Supportive Homecare column »
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 »
Read all articles in the Geriatric Care Management column »
Lisa Dunn
How the Economic Crisis is Affecting Senior Homeowners
In Selling Your Home: How the Housing Crisis & Economy ... read more »
Read all articles in the Real Estate for Seniors column »
Kim Israels
Aging Brings Change: How Change Can be Good
People change. Circumstances change. My friend’s mothe... read more »
Read all articles in the Insights from the Expert: Articles on Life Coaching column »
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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- Aging Skin Care: How to Treat Common Skin Disorders of the Elderly
September 24th, 2009 by Harvey Gilbert, MD - Seven Things to Know About Alzheimer's & The Importance of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
November 2nd, 2009 by Dennis Fortier - Do You Really Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
October 14th, 2009 by Duane Lipham - The Funeral Consultant: To Hire or Not to Hire?
October 7th, 2009 by Dr Ed Markin - Aging Skin Care: What You Need to Know Now to Avoid Wrinkles & Sun Damage
September 23rd, 2009 by Harvey Gilbert, MD - Aging Skin: How Your Skin Plays a Role in Protecting Your Body
September 23rd, 2009 by Harvey Gilbert, MD
- Are Low-cost Wireless Headphones the Answer for Seniors Who Have Trouble Hearing the TV? (4 comments)
September 24th, 2009 by Gilbert Guide - Can a Luxury Waterproof Mattress Pad Stand Up to the 3-gallon Test & Still be Soft & Snuggly? (4 comments)
October 1st, 2009 by Gilbert Guide - The Two Things You Need to Know to Stop the Flu Dead in its Tracks (4 comments)
October 2nd, 2009 by Gilbert Guide - Lessons from Engage as You Age: Four Essential Tips So Both You & an Older Adult Get the Most Out of Your Visits (4 comments)
October 13th, 2009 by Gilbert Guide - Discover a Site That Makes Middle Age Better than You Imagined (3 comments)
October 12th, 2009 by Gilbert Guide - Who Says Seniors Fashion is Nothing to Blog About? (2 comments)
September 25th, 2009 by Gilbert Guide
