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Some 2-6% of Americans are hoarders, and hoarding disorders are on the rise, according to the International OCD Foundation.
“Since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they’ve seen a …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/5/24
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Passover speaks to me about miracles and freedom. At Chabad.org, the article “What is Passover (Pesach)?” explains, “Passover, celebrating the greatest series of miracles …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/7/17
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“The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, actually means ‘head of the year.’ Just like the head controls the body, our actions on Rosh Hashanah have a tremendous impact on the rest of …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/7/17
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COVID-19 has been hard on the elderly – but it hasn’t devastated them.
In the May 4 issue of AARP The Magazine, the title of an article by Christina Ianzito says it all: “Older …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/4/21
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This is one of my favorite stories told to me by my late father and included in my book “Pathfinding.” I don’t know its origin, but my father told me there was a similar story told by a rabbi with different names. This story speaks to …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/17/15
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This summer is infusing us with energy and sunshine, particularly as we move into the latter stages of the pandemic. But amid all the energy and enthusiasm for in-person gatherings and hugging our …
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Patricia Raskin
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7/1/21
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This story, which appears in my book, “Pathfinding,” is from my late father, who told me that it is adapted from rabbinic literature.
It looks at abusive behavior and kindness in a way that brings up some questions for me. How much should we …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/7/16
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Bruce Boguslav is a consumer advocate and friend I have interviewed on my radio program several times and someone with whom I feel a special bond through our heritage. Bruce comes from Orthodox …
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Patricia Raskin
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5/26/18
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Here is some wisdom from guests on my “Positive Aging with Patricia Raskin” podcast that is well worth sharing:
Jeff Weiss, CEO of Age of Majority: “75% of all adults 55 and …
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Patricia Raskin
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11/3/22
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For most of us in New England, summer means more time outdoors, vacations with loved ones, and spending time with friends and family, perhaps at a pool, beach, cookouts, fairs and festivals, or …
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Patricia Raskin
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7/5/19
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