Sara’s Story
“My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago. At first she was determined to beat the disease and remain independent, but unfortunately, the disease has taken over her life and now mine.
I have moved …
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Erin Gisherman Minior, LICSW
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2/13/14
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What is my filing status now? Do I even have to file?
Your tax filing status is a category that identifies you, based on your marital situation on the last day of the year. Whether you have to file a tax return depends on your filing status, …
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2/13/14
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The average length of time your doctor is likely to visit with you at a regular check-up is about seven minutes. Physicians feel pressure to see more patients each hour of their day. To make the most of the time you have with your doctor you need to …
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Linda Amore, RN
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2/13/14
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world – Anne Frank.
At the To Life Center Adult Day Services, our participants are privileged to have volunteers who share their expertise with them. …
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Susan Adler
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2/13/14
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When I first logged on to Facebook in 2004 none of my real life friends had accounts yet. At that stage in the social networking site’s development, a Facebook account was only for university students (or at least anyone with a university email …
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Rabbi Jason Miller
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2/13/14
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Since September, seniors coming to 401 Elmgrove Avenue have been able enjoy a kosher lunch and entertainment three days a week instead of just two. The Senior Café, offered by Jewish Family Service Kosher Nutrition Program, expanded to a third day …
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2/13/14
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The problem with getting older is you still remember how things used to be. • Paul Newman
How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were? • SatchelPaige
You can’t turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again. • …
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2/13/14
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You have probably heard that physical activity and exercise are the best things you can do for your body. Being active has countless benefits and can allow you to lead a healthy life. Starting young is extremely important but continuing as you age …
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Angela Sullivan
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2/13/14
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Even on a snowy day in February, the office at The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Rhode Island (URI) is busy with activity. Members are arriving for a course on Lincoln, or The Guided Autobiography, asking questions …
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Mary Keane
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2/13/14
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Have you ever experienced a “senior moment” when you cannot remember someone’s name or a word when you need it and wonder if this could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? Well, if so, you are not alone. Recalling names or words, …
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Stephen Salloway, M.D., M.S.
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2/13/14
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