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Sep 9

Becoming your parents' caregiver

2009 1:05 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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In traditional Asian cultures, sons are prized over daughters, with the assumption that the son would not only carry on the family name, but also care for the parents in their older years. In modern times, this is often far...

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May 10

Care Packages

2009 2:02 PM Posted by Jen

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If you have ever received a true care package, then you know the excitement of getting a box filled with tiny thoughtful things from a loved one. My mom sent them to me throughout college (and i still get them...

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Jan 5

Stop Aging Now?!

2009 11:53 PM Posted by Jen

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My girlfriend told me about this cool company Stop Aging Now, and of course I was totally skeptical until I checked it out and read that Dr. Andrew Weil supports their philosophy. It is all about living a healthier, longer life through...

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Dec 29

Old People Need Less Stuff

2008 6:31 PM Posted by Jen

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Well less material stuff that is, have you noticed? Grandma and grandpa aren't asking for a lot for Christmas except the company of their grandkids. I love that and I think there is a lesson in it. I am getting...

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Dec 18

Grandma's Booty?

2008 4:02 PM Posted by Jen

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My friend Sandy told me about this product that might be a good gift for aging mom or grandma (or yourself!). She writes:"I've come upon a product I thought you might like to know about for your site. I haven't...

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Dec 11

Hilarious Clip from Ellen Show

2008 12:07 PM Posted by Jen

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I love Ellen DeGeneres and this clip of her calling an elderly woman in Austin, Texas is great. Check it out!var sid=134;var vid=17139;...

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Dec 4

Retired Workaholic now Alcoholic

2008 1:29 PM Posted by Jen

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I thought this was just a problem in my family, but now I am learning it is a common problem with other people's families as well. Since my father retired he now has a serious problem with alcohol. We have...

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Nov 14

What did you say?

2008 1:06 AM Posted by Jen

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My mom is getting hard of hearing, and I SUBTLY suggested getting a hearing aid. She is only 65, but I feel like I have to repeat everything I say so she can finally hear me. Well turns out, hearing...

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Jul 29

Jimmy Kimmel Helping Ed McMahon

2008 3:43 AM Posted by elle

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You might have heard about the financial woes of Ed McMahon lately. We may all give a big thank you to Jimmy Kimmel for giving him a job. Access Hollywood revealed that McMahon, who recently revealed he was fighting...

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Jul 5

Mailcarrier Discovers Lady Trapped Under Car

2008 9:52 PM Posted by elle

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GREENDALE, Wis. - A 91-year-old woman who had crawled under her car to look for her keys ended up stuck beneath an axle for two days until her mail carrier noticed letters piling up, police said. Betty Borowski, of...

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