December, 2011Archive

New Year's With Harry and Sally

The Best New Year’s Eve Movies: From the Movies For Grownups Radio Archive

Posted on 12/30/2011 by | Movies & TV | Comments

EntertainmentClick the link below to hear the 2-minute show from December 23, 2003; the third show we ever did. Why was I talking so slow???     Movies for a New Year’s Eve: Movies for Grownups Radio Show mp3    

The Takeaway: Silent Strokes Can Cause Memory Loss; Talking Life Expectancy With Patients In Good Health

The Takeaway: Silent Strokes Can Cause Memory Loss; Talking Life Expectancy With Patients In Good Health

Posted on 12/30/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

News RoundupsNearly 25 percent of older adults have experienced a silent stroke, according to a new study.

2012: Is This Your Year to Shape Up?

2012: Is This Your Year to Shape Up?

Posted on 12/30/2011 by | Fat to Fit | Comments

Personal HealthIf you’ve read any quotes by Sydney J. Harris, you know how accurately he describes and distills the essence of human behavior, particularly when it comes to making changes. Yet here we are again – facing the approaching New Year, an especially good time to audit our personal habits and decide which ones need to be tossed, which ones need to be updated and which ones need to be strengthened. Modifying longstanding habits isn’t easy. As Harris points out, “Our …

My 2012 Resolutions

My 2012 Resolutions

Posted on 12/29/2011 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Personal HealthThe New Year is upon us and it is time to make a balance sheet for 2011 and work on our 2012 goals. This year has been like a roller coaster ride for millions of Americans. A slow-economic recovery, high unemployment rates and rising medical costs have prevented millions from enjoying their retirement and clouding what is supposed to be their “golden years.” These are some of the reasons why AARP works to help millions of our members and Americans …

A Look Back – and Thank You

A Look Back – and Thank You

Posted on 12/29/2011 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsAs the year winds down, we find ourselves pondering what really mattered in the last 365 days.  For us, the answer is easy – you.  Your petitions, phone calls, and emails to legislators made it possible for us to accomplish so much to improve the lives of older Americans in this country – and for that we are most grateful.

The Takeaway: Eating Right, Avoiding Trans-Fats Keeps Older Brains Sharp; Obesity Tied To Greater Risk of Falls

The Takeaway: Eating Right, Avoiding Trans-Fats Keeps Older Brains Sharp; Obesity Tied To Greater Risk of Falls

Posted on 12/29/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

News RoundupsOlder adults with higher levels of certain vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in their blood scored better on mental quickness tests than those whose diets were high in junk food and trans-fats. // A new study conducted by New York’s Syracuse University found obese older adults were between 12 and 50 percent more likely to suffer a fall than normal-weight peers.

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