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Talking openly about issues of elder abuse I know a handful of women who have been victims of domestic abuse. Most of these women are in their 30s or 40s. Guest Columnist: In elder abuse, put focus where it belongs Too often those wishing to be of help forget how powerless victims of abuse can be. Victims' actions should not be questioned. It's the abuser who is breaking the law. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging Q: What causes the skin to wrinkle as we grow older? I'm over 60 and am starting to have more wrinkles around my eyes and mouth and generally my skin is very dry. The Link Tank: A lifetime prescription: Stay informed Dealing with health issues can be confusing, but the situation gets worse as you age and find yourself under the care of different doctors for different conditions. Dumped by Medicare -- now what? C mean, anyway? With insurance coverage continually in flux, it pays to stay informed. Rating the HMOs These HMO Medicare plans were cited in the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) consumer satisfaction survey by the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Medicare to managed care? As the debate over senior health care continues, President Bush makes his pitch: Convert Medicare subscribers to HMOs. Briefly Learning in retirement Body of Information: Preventing macular degeneration To guard against this common disease of the aging eye, many doctors now recommend -- surprise! -- vitamins. Making the most of 'making do' Necessity was the mother of invention for Edna Rosenberg, a creative woman who can give artistic expression to everyday things. Focus on Caregivers: Anxieties are real; here's how you can cope An important area of caregiving that rarely gets discussed is the anxiety associated with taking care of a relative or spouse. Maybe it's not Alzheimer's, it's your blood sugar New research suggests that people who don't process glucose normally tend to score poorly on memory tests. Signs of 'old age' may be symptoms of depression Older patients and their doctors sometimes act as if depression is a result of aging, not a disease that can be deadly when untreated. A good laugh is good medicine I read with great interest in the January issue of Seniority that a Laughter Club had been started in New Port Richey. A worthy use for your duct tape stash What am I gonna do with this stuff? I have enough duct tape to wrap the Kremlin, but that doesn't seem a priority anymore. With all this plastic sheeting I could protect the California's entire strawberry crop for at least two years, but who wants to help California except Californians? Helping to keep patients' dignity intact The Honor Guard, designed by a daughter for her elderly mother, helps maintain privacy during personal care. Those good old days of gas, er, service stations Suddenly Trivia:
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