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PROFILE/COVER

Sandra V. Wilson, 50, has overcome many challenges in life. High school dropout at 16. English teacher at 40. Modeling at 50. All the while battling dyslexia and rheumatoid arthritis.

But she never gave up on "her dream" of being a model on the runway or on the cover of a magazine. Read More

HEALTH
MEDS CAN KILL YOU. Taking the wrong meds or too many can kill you. This is a serious problem for many, especially the elderly who often get confused about what meds to take, how many and when. Read More
   
HOW LONG WILL YOU LIVE? If you're 65 and male, you have approximately 17.3 more years to live; 20 years for women. On average, women still outlive men today by about 2.7 years but the gap is shrinking. Read More

MONEY
Everyone—even non-investors—want to know where's America headed. No one knows for sure. Our Money Lady columnist Evelyn Preston shares some tips on how to prepare for the worst. Read More

TRAVEL
Our adventure travel writer Don Mankin flies 14 hours from LA to Australia, touring Western Australia, New South Wales and South Australia. It's his first trip to "Down Under," a country similar to California in landscape and beauty. Read More

AARP
What is AARP up to? Does it really represent older adults or big business? Columnist Dr. Walter Bortz II, 80, hopes it will represent older adults in an enlightened, noble fashion. Read More

SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A
Social Security is complex. When is the right time to file for benefits? How much is a spouse entitled to? If you can't work for health reasons, do you qualify for disability benefits? Read More

SECOND ACTS
It's never too late to change careers-- at any age. Columnist Dr. ArLyne Diamond offers some tips on how to do it. Read More

COMPUTER GAMES FOR 50+
Janet Silverstein, Santa Barbara, CA and friend Marlene Dunwoodie, Palo Alto, CA live 300 miles apart. They stay connected playing Words With Friends nearly every day. It's also a great way to work their minds. Read More

DOGGIE BREATH?
Does your pet have "doggie breath?" It's more than a gibe. Dogs and cats with halitosis could have a serious disease. Read More

DOWNSIZING CHALLENGE
How do you fit a 2,500 sq. ft. home into a 900 sq. ft apartment? Impossible you say? Downsizing is not easy. You may need the services of a Senior Move Manager. Read More

WHAT'S AVENIDAS VILLAGE?
Does it take a "village" for seniors to age in place? Avenidas Village in Palo Alto, CA, thinks so. It's helping members stay in their homes and maintain their independence. It's like "Angie's" list but much more. Read More
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POWERHIKING IN SAN FRANCISCO/Twelve Great Walks Through the Streets of San Francisco and Environs.
Authors Carolyn Hansen and Cathleen Peck have written a series of guidebooks on the thrill of walking and sightseeing in San Francisco and other world class cities including London and Paris. Available in bookstores and fine gift shops or online at www.powerhiking.com.



"Next Medicine: The Science and Civics of Health" by Dr. Walter M. Bortz, II. Oxford University Press.
Everyone agrees that our current healthcare system is broken. Dr. Walter Bortz II, M.D., believes that the emphasis should be on "prevention" instead of "disease." Unfortunately, there is NO money in prevention, he says. Our present healthcare model is corrupt, unduly focused on technology, exceedingly costly and too often irrelevant www.oup.com



"Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to 50 Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler"
Part how-to-guide, part inspirational narrative, this delightful book details the world's best off-the-beaten path trips for the active 50+. Don Mankin is the travel, adventure columnist for ActiveOver50 magazine. adventuretransformations.com



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