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“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie's open-ended song can celebrate both living and lost loved ones -
First the Wealth Gap, Now the U.S. Has a Growing Health Gap: Discover why the U.S. health gap is growing and how improving healthspan can enhance quality of life for Americans -
How to Comfort A Dying Loved One: End-of-life expert Dr. Marianne Matzo explains some simple ways to offer solace
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Tag Archives: seniors
Vladimir Yakovlev’s “The Age of Happiness” Shows Seniors in a Whole New Light
A Russian journalist's photo series shows a side of aging we rarely see
In our youth-obsessed culture, negative stereotypes of aging people are everywhere. Conjure up an image of an elderly person and what do you see? A stooped old man with a walker, perhaps? A frail, gray-haired woman being tended to in … Continue reading
Before It’s “Too Late”: Seniors Share Fears Before Death
The fears and regrets of the dying expressed through an honest photo series by Steve Rosenfield
Steve Rosenfield is the brains behind the “What I Be” project, which is known for highlighting teens as an exploration of human identity and expression. “It’s a way to tell your story the way you want it to be told,” … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Aging, Death, End of life fear, Fear of Death, Regrets of the Dying, Senior citizen, seniors, Steve Rosenfield
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What Is Elder Abuse? An Interview with Marti Riporetti-Brown
What is elder abuse, and how can we prevent it?
Marti Riparetti-Brown is a second year doctoral student at USC’s Davis School of Gerontology. She focuses on, among other things, the prevalence and risk factors of elder abuse and neglect in American caregiving. We spoke to Marti about the dangers … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aging, Elder Abuse, Elder care, end-of-life, seniors
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An Interview with Dr. Nader Shabahangi
The president and CEO of AgeSong Institute opens up about elder care and our fear of aging
Nader Shabahangi, Ph.D., is a licensed psychotherapist based in the Bay Area. Through his work at the AgeSong Institute and its elder communities, he has become an advocate for elders and for programs that provide more comprehensive elder care. His … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged AgeSong, Aging and Elder Care, anti-aging, elders, grandparents, Poetry, senior community, seniors
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