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Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov. 8Today is Saturday, Nov. 8, the 313th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include actress Alfre Woodard who turns 55. Our picture of the day is the latest from Honda robotics designed to help the elderly and others walk.
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Dr. Robert ButlerBack in the 1960s, while people were still speaking out against racism and women were fighting for their rights, Dr. Robert Butler was fighting for a group people didn't really pay much attention to: the elderly.
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POSITIVELY NINETY: A Peaceful Planet PersonAt 91, Gordon Maham spends just about every waking moment working for causes that are dear to him. “I’ve fought a lot of battles,” he says, “and I’ve walked across plenty of lines to end wars and stop bombs.” His stance against violence landed him three years in the Ashland Federal Penitentiary during World War II for not registering for the draft. He has spent the ensuing...
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Leonard SteinhornLeonard is the author of "The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy."
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You think this is Bold? 68 years old and HomelessWoman, 68 years old and Homeless. I never thought this would happen to me. Never in a million years. But here it is, 68 years old and homeless, no roof. I once knew country club living, but after a bitter divorce, I was left with basically nothing. Two suitcases full of my clothes, my mother’s lamp, and my golf clubs. I had been a championship golfer back then, winning many tournaments....
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Ken DychtwaldAre you in your middlescence? One of the world's top experts on all things aging says now more than ever, it's important that you learn how to stay relevant throughout your entire life.
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Popping a Pill to Ward Off Alzheimer's?If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.
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Homeless Woman 68 part 2
Homeless Woman 68, part 2 This will be my last update on what’s happening. I’ve just finished a follow up to the first Youtube video ‘Homeless Woman’ 68 years old. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v I made the video mainly to thank all who have tried to help me in one form or another, by prayers, money (which I refused), setting me up with roommates, etc. I for some reason have chosen...
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Hello from Homeless Shelter
Hi Folks, I'm writing this from the Senior Center in Orlando. For those who have wondered where I've been. I'm living at a Homeless Shelter at 68 years old. Needless to say, things have gotten bad for me. Neck operation costs much more than I thought it would, and I'm in debt up to my ears. Thank God I have a roof and food, but boy, do I have things to say about Homeless living in Florida. It's an...
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