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Disaboom: A Web Company Making a Real Difference to People Touched by Disabilities

Jean Riva — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:35:53 EDT

The first of the 78.2 million Baby Boomers turns sixty-two years old this year. With the Boomers that follow coming to an age where many of them will develop health issues or disabilities, an exciting new Internet company to watch grow and thrive will be Disaboom.

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Published: Jun 04, 2008

Money Saving Skin Care and Makeup Tips for Old Ladies

Jean Riva — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:09:48 EDT

A creative look at aging issues for over-the-hill women every where. Closely guarded secrets on how to look 20 years younger are revealed in this article.

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Published: Apr 01, 2008

Hot Fashions in Walking Canes: Exotic to Practical

Jean Riva — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:40:29 EDT

With a click of your mouse you can find an exact replica of the walking cane used by Dr Gregory House from the Emmy award winning TV show, House MD, and thousands of other hot looking walking canes. Would you like a cane that is elegant, exotic, sports themed or...

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Published: Feb 22, 2008

Caregiver Stress: Straight Talk for New Caregivers

Jean Riva — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:03:50 EDT

Fifty million Americans care for a loved one who is disabled, chronically ill or fragile from old age. That adds up to a lot of potential for caregiver stress. The family member who inherits the job after an accident or unforeseen health crisis faces overwhelming pressure.

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Published: Feb 12, 2008

National Condom Week: The Week of Valentine's Day

Jean Riva — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:39:38 EDT

February 10th through the 16th, is National Condom Week. Are you ready for it? Did you buy your supply of condoms for the big romantic interlude you may---or may not---have on Valentine's Day? If not, the ASHA wants to take this week to remind you.....

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Published: Feb 06, 2008

What It's like to Win One of the People's Media Awards at Associated Content

Jean Riva — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:22:04 EDT

I am incredibly proud of winning one of the AC People's Media Awards for 2007 for my content: How My Husband's Stroke Changed My Life. When the e-mail came notifying me of this honor I thought it was a practical joke or a phishing....

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Published: Jan 29, 2008

How to Create a Family Caregiver's Home Health Emergency Care Plan

Jean Riva — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:30:00 EDT

When a family caregiver gets sick it can put their care recipient in peril if an Emergency Care Plan is not already set in place. Unfortunately, most people don't have a written plan and that is a potentially life-threatening mistake. Learn how...

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Published: Jun 14, 2007

Find Quality Online Stroke Support at the American Heart Association's Message Board

Jean Riva — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:49:00 EDT

The best kept secret of the American Heart Association website is their 'Stroke Survivors and Family Caregivers' Discussion Community. Unlike some of the other online stroke support message boards, the AHA stroke message board is .....

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Published: Jun 12, 2007

Justifying Plagiarism

Jean Riva — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:15:00 EDT

Some people say we shouldn't care if others make a practice of plagiarism if the person doing it isn't making money off the plagiarized material. Is it true? Should we turn a blind eye when....

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Published: Jun 01, 2007

Ten Great Products and Gadgets for Senior Citizens

Jean Riva — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:35:00 EDT

Each age bracket we pass through brings a new set of products and gadgets that are age-appropriate. For senior citizens, age-appropriate gadgets and products are usually designed to make their lives easier and safer. The ten products and gadgets in this article are.....

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Published: May 22, 2007

Envy, Anger and Slothfulness---Are We Talking About Anyone You Know?

Jean Riva — Tue, 15 May 2007 21:11:00 EDT

When Dante classified the Seven Deadly Sins he placed Envy, Anger and Slothfulness as number 2, 3 and 4 directly beneath Pride. Dragging up the rear are Greed in fifth place, Gluttony in sixth and Lust at the very bottom. This final installment takes a humorous look at...

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Published: May 15, 2007

Wheelchair Accessibility Guide to the Restaurants in Historic Downtown Rockford, Michigan

Jean Riva — Wed, 09 May 2007 18:34:00 EDT

Historic downtown Rockford is a popular destination point for Michigan tourists. But in a wheelchair quaint towns like Rockford can be a challenge if you don't know where to find the restaurants and restrooms that are wheelchair friendly. This guide can help with that.

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Published: May 09, 2007

Impress Your Dinner Partner with a Brief Introduction to Oriental Symbolism

Jean Riva — Thu, 03 May 2007 10:23:00 EDT

Symbolism in Asian countries has a long history and that symbolism that has become a common theme in oriental restaurant de`cor in the USA. The next time you're sitting in an oriental restaurant and the conversation is lagging, this artice can help you....

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Published: May 03, 2007

Ten Tips for Caregivers to Stroke Survivors

Jean Riva — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:56:00 EDT

If your loved one just had a stroke, you (or a relative) will face the scary prospect of starting your on-the-job training as a new caregiver when he or she comes home from the hospital or stroke rehab center. It will be a long road filled with....

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Published: Apr 14, 2007

My Biggest Secret

Jean Riva — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:58:00 EDT

When you spend your grade school years being labeled with words like 'stupid,' 'retard' and 'dumb' you carry those labels inside and let it warp your soul for decades to come. It doesn't matter that as an adult you....

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Published: Mar 22, 2007

The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner is Finally Out on DVD

Jean Riva — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:31:00 EDT

The anxiously awaited, extended and uncensored version of Comedy Central's Roast of William Shatner comes with mixed reviews. However....

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Published: Mar 06, 2007

Recommended Fishing Events for Disabled Anglers and Resources for Adaptive Fishing Equipment

Jean Riva — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:42:00 EDT

Two great organizations are working hard to re-introduce fishing back into the lives of disabled people and to teach fishing to physically challenged individuals who never tried the sport before. Check out these resources. They will lead you to a whole new world......

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Published: Feb 26, 2007

How to Be a Good Friend to Someone with Aphasia

Jean Riva — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:55:00 EDT

Not being able to communicate in the normal way brings on a devastating sense of isolation for people with aphasia and it often causes severe depression. Learning the basic tips in this article can prevent you from unknowingly adding to a friend's loneliness and dejection.

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Published: Feb 19, 2007

He's in the Dog House Now!

Jean Riva — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:23:00 EDT

The atmosphere here on the Planet Aphasia is warping my waffles. Don't ask me what that means. If your waffles are warped, too, you'll understand. If not, trust me when I say that it's not a good thing here in the city of Caregiverville.

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Published: Feb 09, 2007

How My Husband's Stroke Changed My Life

Jean Riva — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:16:00 EDT

My husband had a massive stroke that left him right side paralyzed and with no verbal or written ability to communicate. An event we thought could never happen to us did happen. It destroyed our previously comfortable and often complacent lives...

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Published: Feb 05, 2007