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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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With people living 20 and 30 years into retirement, planning for retirement has become far more important than it was for your grandparents. Retirement planning can be a daunting task. For many, it is something given far too little consideration. …
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Jeffrey A. Brown and Grant E. Brown
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2/13/14
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The statistics on falls among older adults are alarming. Approximately two-thirds of accidental deaths of older adults living in Rhode Island are due to injuries sustained from a fall. Falls are also the most common cause of non-fatal injuries and …
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Patricia Harwood, LICSW
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2/13/14
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Shoveling out? Here are some tips on how to shovel snow safely from the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA).
TIP #1: Stay on top of the snow. No we aren’t suggesting that you make snow angels but when there’s a heavy snow, the best …
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2/13/14
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What is an Advance Directive?
“Advance” refers to a time in the future when your physician has determined you are no longer able to participate actively in your health care decisions. “Directive” refers to your ability to direct …
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Jay M. Elias, Esq. and Judith Lynn Gordon, RN, BSN
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2/13/14
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Zimriyah (songfest), an annual choral festival, is a beloved tradition for Jewish Community Day School (JCDS). During rehearsals Ruti Adler, Hebrew Language Consultant (right), encouraged students to showcase their vocal talents. The program was …
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2/13/14
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According to the CDC, each year more than 700,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, nearly 200,000 occur in people who have already had heart failure.
In June 2013, Danny Oberman, an Israeli originally from Australia who made Aliyah in …
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Kara Marziali
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2/13/14
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