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Bring on the Junk By blog I am of an age where junk mail amuses me. Not only because I get precious little else, but because […]
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Our Manic Depressive World: What Do Testosterone and Cortisol Have to Do With It? By blog Have you noticed that we seem continually to go through huge ups and downs in our lives? Our economy goes […]
Aging Well The Plus Side of Population Aging By Jane Farrell article Here at ThirdAge, we’re delighted to spread some good news about the the fact that the population in the U.S. … Read More→
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Update on the Latest Treatment By blog Did you know that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Ovarian cancer strikes about 3 percent of women. The American […]
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_ Money Matters 6 Ways to Steer Clear of Identity Theft By article Editor’s note: These days, people are more vulnerable than ever to identity theft, and many seniors find themselves faced with … Read More→
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Protect yourself and your loved one from scam artists By blog The FBI, AARP and many senior-focused healthcare organizations have warned that seniors and people suffering from dementia are prime scam […]
Too Many Patients Are Delaying Hospice Care By article Although hospice can benefit terminally ill patients over a period of time, one in six cancer patients enroll it in … Read More→
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Dementia Patients Getting Iffy Meds By article More than half of nursing home residents with advanced dementia, a terminal illness marked by severe cognitive impairment and functional … Read More→
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