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November/December 2002
- Choosing the perfect gift
COVER STORY: Here are a few suggestions on how to personalize holiday gift giving for friends and family. - Twenty-one reason to get fit
Read how columnist Joan Gutowski learned the value of a good exercise program. - Jerry Mathers speaks out about psoraisis
As a sufferer himself, "Beaver" helps inform the publc about this debilitating disease. - Nostaliga trips: Lessons in life histories
Are you spending vacation time with your grandkids this holiday season? Make it educational, as well as a whole lot of fun. - Save our national parks
Send in your photos to be added to the new National Parks Scrapbook and help with this important cause.
- Stress is not a four letter word
COVER STORY: Our lives consist of good stress and bad stress. Learn how to live happily with both. - Computer age
Writer Giuseppe Leone takes us along on his comical quest to fix his wife's computer. - COPD - It's no joke
Comedian Robert Klein is helping raise awareness of COPD, a common lung disease. - Notch babies - A raw deal
Notch babies (born between 1917 and 1926) now receive lower benefits than other senior citizens. - Should you take that generic drug?
Tips to ensure generic drugs are right for you.
- Dare to take risks
COVER STORY: Being cautious is not a requirement for growing older. Spice up your life by trying new things. - 2002 "My Favorite Older Person" winning essays
Read this year's touching winning essays from Tampa Bay area students praising the important older adults in their lives. - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - What is it?
Learn important information about this rarely talked about disease, as well as valuable tips on managing IBS. - Rediscovering life's simple moments
Share your thoughts on what makes your life meaningful by submitting them to the Land O'Lakes Life's Simple Moments Scrapbook. You'll be helping to feed hungry children too. - Three steps to traveling light
Ease through your summer vacation with these tips on how to travel light.
- Eating for one
COVER STORY: Even if you cook only for yourself, mealtime should be a special part of the day. See how to treat yourself as the ultimate dinner guest. - Hope Chests
Slice-of-Life columnist Iris Ruth Pastor, shares her feelings about starting a hope chest for her granddaughter. - Anemia - Are you at risk?
As National Spokesperson for Anemia LifeLineTM, actor Danny Glover helps to spread the word about anemia and its risks. - The Year of the Rose
2002 is the Year of the Rose. Take a look at some winning varieties of out national flower. - Affordable housing for older Americans
Read how Volunteers of America, the nation's largest provider of affordable housing for the elderly, is urging Congress to expand funding for the growing housing needs of today's seniors.
- On the job: The older worker is here to stay
COVER STORY: Read how our aging work force will benefit America's future. - And the winner is...
In honor of March's upcoming Oscar night, read the complete list of past Academy Award winning films. - National Institute of Health (NIH) - Press release on Alzheimer's risk study
What is the association between cognitive activities and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? - Give and grow rich with charitable deductions
Feel good about giving while still taking the deductions you deserve. - Be kind to your feet
Your feet work hard for you. Find out how to take better care of these overworked friends.
- High hopes: Sex as we age
COVER STORY: Birds do it. Bees do it. Yes, and even older people do it! We take a fresh look at sexuality in later life. - Successful one-to-one activities
Besides being a great way to pass the time, participating in one-to-one activities adds meaning to the caregiving experience. - Diabetes: Managing America's epidemic
Actress Jane Seymour urges those at risk for diabetes to get properly tested and treated. - Driving safely as we age
Take a look at some valuable questions to ask when assessing driving skills. - Clean living: Knowing what's what
When it comes to cleaning, it's important to have the right product for the right job.
- Letters from home - the true ammunition
COVER STORY: Mail has been instrumental in lifting the morale of our troops throughout history. - Have
yourself a merry little Christmas
This year it is especially important for all of us to enjoy the holidays. We share suggestions on how to celebrate this joyous season while in the midst of a national climate of anxiety. - Reduce the stress of holiday entertaining
Read these tips on reducing stress while entertaining this holiday season. - How health issues differ between the sexes
There are important differences between men and women in regards to their health. - Paying for long term care
Long term care insurance can help protect retirement savings during senior years.
- Emotions of caregiving
COVER STORY: The emotions you are feeling as a caregiver are normal and shared by others caring for a loved one. -
Fraud against seniors
Take a look at some of the popular scams targeted towards older people. - Off to grandmother's house we go - safely!
Visits with grandparents can create wonderful, warm memories that last a lifetime. Keep these visits safe and enjoyable for everyone by following these important tips. - Listen for signs of hearing Loss
Ask yourself these simple questions to determine if you are one of the 26 million Americans suffering from hearing loss. - Join the "Alzheimer's Stamp" petition movement
Promote awareness of Alzheimer's and raise funds for research by petitioning the US Postal Service for an "Alzheimer's Research" stamp.
- Grandparents: A valuable resource
COVER STORY: The rewards associated with the grandparent/grandchild relationship is especially important in today's society. - "My Favorite Older Person" Winning Essays
Read winning essays from Tampa Bay Area 5th graders honoring seniors who have made a difference in their lives. - Kidney Disease - The positive impact of patient education
Arming yourself with information can help you cope with kidney disease. - On the road again? Take your four-legged friend
Learn how to make this summer's vacation fun for both you and your pet. - More seniors are volunteering
Studies show a real increase in the amount of older adults who are volunteering. Join this growing trend.
- Take control of your pain
COVER STORY: For the many people who live in pain, there is a growing industry devoted to pain management. We look at some of the techniques being used to help. - The perfect marriage: Television and comedy
Take a stroll down memory lane by joining us for a look at the history of comedy and television. - Living with psoriasis
Find out information about psoriasis and the emotional and physical toll it takes on the body. - Top 10 wackiest drive-thru spots
You can now get practically everything from a wedding to a flu shot via a drive-thru. Take a look at some of the silliest sites. - When adults act like children
Author Mary Mitchell shares her ideas on seniors and the concept of "maturity".
- The new face of retirement
COVER STORY: The aging Baby Boomers are just the group to turn the current definition of retirement upside down. See how all ages can help re-define this exciting stage. - Vote for America's National Tree
America needs you to pick a National tree. - Baseball cards
Read about Topps' 2001 baseball card collections. - Mrs. Brady takes on osteoporosis
See how actress Florence Henderson takes on osteoporosis. - Dealing with loss
How can we deal with grief without destroying ourselves in the process?
- Back to school
COVER STORY: Seniors are "hitting the books" all across the country and loving it. See what opportunities are available to the newly defined "student body". - Elderhostel fulfills some space-age dreams
Tampa resident Marcus Hale gets an opportunity of a lifetime. - More Americans going meatless
Eating more plant-based foods is a delicious way to achieve good health. - Keeping those New Year's resolutions
Here are some easy tips to help keep this year's resolutions on track. - Black History Month
See why February is Black History Month. - Be your own valentine
You don't need to be in a romantic relationship to celebrate Valentine's Day.
- Where do you call home?
COVER STORY: Take a look at where fellow seniors are living. - Meaningful gift ideas
Some helpful tips on how to shop for loved ones for Christmas and Hanukkah - Handle with care
This winter, take your medicine with safety in mind. - Remember Armistice Day
Excerpts from a letter written by a U.S. soldier on Armistice Day, 1918. - Holiday cards for charities
Some Web sites to find holiday cards that support charities. - Books with a voice
Don't let your vision keep you away from great books.
- Olympic fever
COVER STORY: With the Sydney Summer Olympics beginning this month, we discuss how these events bring us together as a country, while reliving some significant moments from past Olympic games. - Season of change
Autumn is the perfect time of year for positive life changes. - Life is So Good
A new book by a 98-year-old man who learned to read teaches that learning is a lifelong process. - Actress calls attention to shingles
Olympia Dukakis' mother suffered from painful conditions. - Americans get heartburn smart
Heartburn sufferers will find help in this free booklet.
- Sweet days of summer
COVER STORY: We all share some common summertime memories. Have fun reminiscing about these magical moments and start to make new ones. - Ladies of Rylstone
A new calendar raises some eyebrows and a lot of money to help fight leukemia. - Improve your memory
These easy strategies could help. - 100+ and still counting
The number of cenentarians is growing. - Save lives with the three Rs
Learn the three Rs of stroke to help you reduce your risk, recognize symptoms and respond. - Breaking the Internet barrier for seniors
New Internet service is geared toward seniors.
- Show them the sites
COVER STORY: Earn the title of the "fun" grandma or grandpa by taking family and friends to tourist spots around the Tampa Bay area. - Car seat tips for grandparents
Child safety is more than just a parent issue. - Use it or lose it
See what fellow seniors are doing to keep in shape. - The naked truth
Lucille Grimm takes a light-hearted look at physical aging in this reader-submitted poem. - Father's Day
A quick look at the origins of this holiday. - Age is a state of mind
A new book, "Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul," provides inspirational stories about getting better with age.
- Thank you America
COVER STORY: A new World War II memorial will give veterans the appreciation they deserve. - A moving experience
COVER STORY: The Vietnam Moving Wall came to the Tampa Bay area recently to honor those who gave their lives and those still unaccounted for. - Eternally maternal
Writer Betty Lammers reminds us that motherhood is a lifetime occupation. - Help yourself stay healthy at 50+
Order this free publication on staying healthy. - Web site lands you on the green
Log on to reserve your tee time.
- Family ties
COVER STORY: Share a story worth telling by sharing thoughts and memories with family. - Modern genealogy
COVER STORY: Use the Internet to research your family roots. - Play it safe
Tips and tricks to minimize household accidents. - Stay active
June Allyson offers advice on how to live a healthier and happier life. - Passover origins
Learn what's behind the traditional Seder. - Easter traditions
A look at modern Easter customs. - Macular degeneration strikes millions
AMD is the leading cause of blindness in Americans over 50.
- Changing world, changing fashion
COVER STORY: Throughout the years, history has defined changing clothing styles. - Open your heart
Volunteering is for everyone. - Elder abuse and neglect
Every person - every man, woman and child - deserves to be treated with respect in caring. - Get out and walk
Take advantage of walkable communities. - Go green
Make March 17th a special day. - Care at home
Demand for home care is on the rise.
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