The Search for an Alzheimer’s Cure
Charlotte Hildebrand
August 2, 2001
For most people in the beginning stages of Alzheimer\’s disease, the simplest task, like writing a check, becomes a Herculean undertaking.
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Seniors
Hollywood Mecca
Charlotte Hildebrand
November 23, 2000
The MPTF was founded in 1921 by Hollywood pioneers Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, D.W. Griffith and others as a service organization for industry employees, retirees and their dependents.
To Let Go, to Love, to Forgive
Ellie Kahn
October 5, 2000
\”I have good news! My cancer is in remission.\” I\’ve called Elsie Schwartz to talk about the High Holy Days, but the news about her illness is an unexpected surprise and a huge relief. At 89, Elsie has taught me a great deal about life and about choosing to face death by living fully and fully loving.
Working Through the Golden Years
Ellie Kahn
September 21, 2000
Seniors are fast becoming the largest segment of our population.
Adding Zeal to the Golden Years, Simply
Jane E. Brody
January 27, 2000
Recent surveys have shown that many older Americans are not taking advantage of established methods of protecting their health and lives, including those paid by Medicare.
Not in My Back Yard
Wendy J. Madnick
October 15, 1998
Councilman Michael Feuer, a strong supporter of the project, said he was thrilled with the vote and hoped to eventually overcome the homeowners\’ objections.
Down and Out in Beverly Hills?
Rob Eshman
August 28, 1997
Ronald Weiner sits on a bench in a serene Beverly Hills park on a perfect, sunny day, filled with rage and frustration. He\’s shaking, his fingers tremble, and his voice cracks with every other sentence. The source of his anger is the city in which he sits. For the past year, Beverly Hills has thwarted Weiner\’s efforts to build a large senior-housing project on property he owns.\n
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