Elders, awake and organize!
Concerned about the mindless rush to destruction of the planet? Worried about the future for your children and grandchildren? Searching for a way to stop bullying?
PhotoLuminations announces: A Tree for Max, illustrated kids' book, released for publication today
Jerry Halberstadt
Mon, 11/28/2011 - 19:02
PhotoLuminations, an imprint of New Technology Publishing, announces the
publication of A Tree for Max, an illustrated fable for children in digital format.
The threat to Shaar Hagai Kennels and Myrna Shiboleth, Israeli breeder of Canaan dogs
Jerry Halberstadt
Sun, 10/23/2011 - 02:42
Myrna Shiboleth, an American determined to train and breed animals, settled in Israel, became a citizen of Israel, and took up the cause of preserving the Canaan dog. Her home, her family, and her work are threatened.
Creative Kids, in Prehistoric Caves or with an e-reader
Jerry Halberstadt
Sat, 10/01/2011 - 18:54
Can children learn to be creative in a world of e-readers? Prehistoric children did not run amuck; they went to 'school' in caves where they had art and writing lessons, according to a conference on the Archeology of Childhood.
Conflict and Bullying in a HUD-subsidized Building for Elderly Residents: A Case Study
Jerry Halberstadt
Sat, 09/03/2011 - 22:50
This is a case study of conflict in a building for elderly residents, managed under HUD programs.
Building A Tenants' Association In HUD Elderly Housing
When HUD created subsidized housing for elders, the goal was to create a safe and secure home for people who could not afford full market rate housing. But certain realities were created to confront elders. Owners believed that not only were they in charge of their buildings, but that they were in charge of their tenants.
Researchers find that CPAP and MAD mouthpiece are effective for treating sleep apnea
administrator
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 19:28
The effectiveness of a nighttime-breathing machine called a "CPAP" for treating obstructive sleep apnea was backed by the strongest evidence, and a mouthpiece worn at night was also shown to be effective, according to a new report funded by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
A good world for grandchildren?
Who shall live, and who shall die?
Living with Age, the National Blog for Elders, Set to Expand
Living with Age will treat old age as a chronic condition to be fought at every turn.
Thomas L. Petty, MD--the legacy of a leader and pioneer in COPD
Dr. Tom Petty was known for his generosity and for his pioneering leadership and innovative philosophy of pulmonary medicine, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).