Lifestyles
AARP The Magazine - Featured in the January/February 2004 Issue:
News Release
December 12, 2003
Bill Chills: Exactly when did Bill Cosby cross the threshold from entertainer to legend? Was it in 2002 when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Or was it in 1984 when The Cosby Show first aired? Some might say it was with I Spy, when Cosby became the first African American to star in a network series. AARP The Magazine believes that no matter when it happened, Cosby's gifts have become a part of the culture. And now, a new generation is growing up on Cosby. At 66 and a new granddad with no coffee, no chili dogs and no trademark stogies, Cosby holds on by letting go. (Page 52)
Bravo! Straight from the heart: AARP The Magazine chose from among America's leading entertainers to name this year's Kennedy Center Honors. From Carol Burnett to James Brown to Loretta Lynn–five of America's leading entertainers who shaped our culture reflect on their lives and their gifts. (Page 38)
Marriage 911: Just a few months after one husband decided to retire, his wife suddenly lost her job. Now small contentions that may seem routine in a marriage have become a source of friction in this couple's New York home. Among all the reverberations of losing a job, one of the most painful is the havoc it can wreak on a marriage. Faced with a layoff in the family? AARP The Magazine reveals six ways to help ease the strain that comes from job loss. (Pg. 28)
Smart Pills: Many problems commonly associated with aging can be prevented, if not completely eliminated, by adjusting your nutritional intake to the needs of your changing body. Memory lapses, joint pain, fatigue, tingling hands and feet. Sounds a lot like aging, doesn't it? Many of these classic signs of aging overlap with the symptoms of nutritional inadequacy. AARP The Magazine uncovers the essential vitamins and minerals you need now, and let's you know where to get them. (Page 34)
Stolen Lives: Due to a patchwork of state laws designed to care for dependent adults, thousands of older Americans, like Inez America Carr, are being robbed of their freedom, dignity, and life savings by a legal system created for their protection. AARP The Magazine digs in to the controversial issues of "guardianship" and "conservatorship" that allow a judge to decide that someone is no longer capable of running his or her own life. Carr's journey to getting her rights back, chronicled here, offers tips to protect yourself if the law takes away your freedom. (Page 46)
Pain Busters: Stiff neck? Achy back? Painful knees? Those sore joints might keep you from exercising, but lack of exercise may be what's causing the pain. AARP The Magazine outlines 10 easy exercises in a strengthening routine developed by Miriam Nelson, Ph.D and her colleagues at Tufts University for her book Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis. Start with four exercises to build a solid pain-busting foundation, then add six more over 16 weeks to help your aches, and the best part is–you can do them at home. (Page 63)
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