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Caregivers: 3 Easy Tips to Remember Your Health Checkups

Posted on 05/13/2013 by | Aging, Home & Family Expert | Comments

Caregiving | Home & Family | Personal HealthI finally did it. After more than two years with two painful teeth, I finally got my dental checkup and teeth cleaning! Unfortunately, my delay has caused the need for two new crowns. I’ve always done this regularly, but since I started intensive caregiving that has gone down the drain (as have my other regular checkups). I feel like I should be at a support group meeting saying, “My name is Amy, and I’m a caregiver who has neglected my own …

Alzheimer’s Risk: Would You Want To Know?

Posted on 08/15/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News Roundups | Personal HealthIf you were likely to get Alzheimer’s disease in the future, would you want to know? The question is largely hypothetical at the moment, but might not be for much longer.

Central Illinois Senior Celebration! Central Illinois Senior Celebration! Central Illinois Senior Celebration!

Posted on 05/3/2012 by | All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50. | Comments

Your LifeHey everybody – it’s Jenn! What are you doing on Wednesday May 16th? Answer: Going to the Central Illinois Senior Celebration! The Central Illinois Senior Celebration (say that three times fast) is put on by a coalition of about 14 different organizations throughout the state. AARP is a sponsor, and it looks like there is going to be some great entertainment, goodies, and useful info for just about everyone this year.   If you’re like me you probably want to peruse …

News To Know: Get Healthy With AARP

Posted on 04/16/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Personal HealthAARP has two new programs to help promote personal health and fitness.