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Posted on 09/13/2012 by | Caregiving | Comments

Caregiving | Personal Health | PoliticsI’ve been writing regularly about the dramatic impact the creative arts — acting, dancing, singing, making music and art, songwriting, and composing stories and poems — can have on those with Alzheimer’s. But don’t just take my word for it. Research experts, dancers, actors, storytellers and songwriters will attest to its magic next Thursday, Sept. 20 in Washington, D.C., including on Capitol Hill. The day-long event is cosponsored by the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project and the National Center for Creative Aging. …

Congress — The Branch of Government Everyone Loves to Hate

Posted on 08/15/2012 by | Politics | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsEverybody hates Congress. Not exactly a news flash, is it? These days the frustration with — and outright dislike of — Congress is accepted background not only for the voting public, but also for lots of congressional candidates, who routinely disparage the performance of the government they hope to join. But there’s also evidence that voters 50 and older, in particular, are just plain fed up with government. And that dynamic could have an impact on close races this fall. …