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New York magazine

Time

New York Times

AARP the Magazine

AARP Bulletin

Family Circle

Woman's Day

Country Living Gardener

Organic Gardening

American Way inflight

Continental inflight

Delta Sky inflight

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Glamour

Cosmopolitan

USA Weekend

Downeast

Yankee

Caring Today

St. Petersburg Times

Los Angeles Times Travel

Chicago Tribune Travel

Newsday

NRTA Live & Learn

Cincinnati Enquirer Travel

San Francisco Chronicle Travel

Pre-Parent Advisor

New Parent Advisor

Special Reports/Family

New Pet Report

Travel Life/Magazine for Travel Professionals

In View/Insights for College Women

InTouch/Magazine for Dental Hygenists

Business Reports

Military Lifestyle





Articles

Testing the Waters with Internships
New York Times April 21, 2008

Internships aren't just for job-hunting students anymore. Older adults eager to dip into paid or unpaid work, intern before taking a full plunge.

"They Won't Let Me Retire"
AARP Bulletin March 2008

Looming labor shortages mean companies are hiring 50-plus workers. But updated skill sets are a must. Here's all you need to know to thrive in the 21st c. job market.

States Tap Pool of Older Volunteers
Chronicle of Philanthropy April 2008

As legions of baby boomers near traditional retirement age, many states are moving to ensure that charities, government, and businesses tap older people to work on social problems and fill labor shortages — and most of the states are moving at a faster pace than the federal government.


Remote Docs
Delta Sky August 2007

"My mother always told me God had spared me for a reason."
Penicillin once saved Frank Brady's life. Now he uses the latest telemedicine technologies to connect the country's top pediatric specialists with children in hospitals worldwide.

Labor Pains
AARP Bulletin April 2007

As baby boomers retire, economists predict massive labor shortages in many industries. Here's what you need to know to get hired.

Charting A Career's Turning Point
New York Times April 10, 2007

Career consultants help senior executives plan the next stage of life, a mix of volunteering, paid work, leisure travel and lifelong learning.

Moving Out
New York magazine December 11, 2006

Who says New York is for the young? An everything guide to finding quality senior housing in a city rich with options. (Reprints available.)

Taking the Slow Road
Time magazine September 24, 2006

Short-term vacation rentals provide more space and privacy than a hotel room--and let travelers explore at their own pace.

The Cure for the Common Museum
American Way magazine November 1, 2006

A dozen of the world's wackiest museums. Who knew Liberace, Pez and Spam have so much in common? (Reprints available.)


Older, Wiser, Fitter
Boston Globe magazine April 16, 2006
Notice something different in the weight room or the jogging trail? Silver-haired jocks have joined the ranks of 20-something hard bodies. And they're not just bolsering the bottom line of health clubs...they may be changing the face of aging.

Long Distance Landscaping
Country Living Gardener Spring 2006
Landscaping a second home is always a challenge. Expert advice for weekend gardeners who aren't around to water, weed, deadhead the dahlias and fight off the deer.

Your Money or Your Life
American Way January 15, 2006

Can't keep up with the bill paying, checkbook balancing and record-keeping? Small business owners, harried professionals, and Sandwich Generation caregivers are turning over their finances (and their trust) to daily money managers.

Renting in Paris: Live Like the Locals
Los Angeles Times Living Well May 2006

Vacation apartment rentals offer more space and privacy than a hotel, and save travel dollars too. What's not to love?

You CAN Fool Mother Nature
Yankee February 2006

This New England nursery fights the elements to force thousands of plants for spring flower shows. (Reprints available.)

Tricky Transition
Time magazine, August 15, 2005
Grass-roots groups, courses and programs are popping up as 50-plus adults grapple with the R word.

Wall Street of Flowers
American Way inflight magazine
April 15,2005

Take the Chicago Board of Trade, add a little New York Stock Exchange, cover it with more flowers than you'll find in the Tournament of Roses parade, and you have Aalsmeer -- Holland's Wall Street of Flowers. (Reprints available.)

Their Specialty? Anything Gray
New York Times Retirement section April 12, 2005

The graying of America provides opportunities for smart entrepreneurs. The so-called "silver industries" help clients create an ideal retirement, manage daily finances and sell or remodel their homes.

Drop and Give Me 50 Goals
American Way inflight magazine March 2005

Retirement transition coaches are helping boomers follow their dreams and make the most of the next stage of life. (Reprints available.)

Get Smart About Design
Time magazine April 25, 2005

One day those sweeping staircases and marble floors may not be so user-friendly. Homeowners who intend to stay put should think about universal-design features when they build or remodel.

Train Your Brain
Los Angeles Times Living Well section June 21, 2005

Maintain your brain and stay sharp with these tips and techniques from top memory researchers. (Available for reprint.)

Catch-Up Fitness
Time magazine June 2003

It's never too late to jump on the exercise bandwagon. Just ask these over-50 adults who've transformed their bodies.

Moving A Lifetime
Time magazine July 2004

Downsizing a family home is a headache, particularly for older adults. Moving consultants can be a godsend for families who can't face the emotional and physical challenges of sorting, packing and unpacking all the boxes.

Leaving the Sprawl Behind
AARP the Magazine Sept.-Oct. 2004

Empty nesters are abandoning sprawling suburbs for pedestrian-friendly cities, towns and planned communities where they can walk -- not drive -- to offices and shops. And that's good for the midlife waistline. (Available for reprint.)

"I Made a Deal With God"
Family Circle October 2003

A sprained ankle changes a flight attendant's life from fledgling lawyer to Latina health activist. (Available for reprint.)

Second-Class Care
AARP Bulletin November 2003 cover story

Older Americans are routinely overtreated, undertreated, even mistreated in the health-care system. Here's why. (Available for reprint.)

A Pair's Persistence Pays Off
New York Times
"We had no money and no idea how to do this." --
Two faculty wives fight to bring a retirement community to rural New Hampshire. It took decades and $40 million.

Let A Billion Flowers Bloom
New York Times March 2004

It was last winter in Amsterdam and two gardeners from Maine were in serious need of a flower fix. We hadn't glimpsed a green shoot or delicate petal for months. The world's largest flower auction was the answer.

Stay Sharp Forever
Reader's Digest New Choices. September 2001

National Mature Media Silver Award Winner

Want to boost your brain-power? Skip the games and gimmicks that promise amazing results. Here are the real keys to staying sharp. (Available for reprint.)

Living like a Maharajah on a Budget
Los Angeles Times Travel October 2003

Get a taste of the rich life without paying a ransom in Rajasthan's former palaces and hunting lodges. (Available for reprint.)

Rhinestone Cowboys Need Not Apply
Los Angeles Times Travel May 5, 2002

(Reprinted in the San Francisco Chronicle Aug. 11, 2002)

Dude, forget the designer duds at one of Montana's most remote ranches. But bring the fly-rod. (Available for reprint.)



Articles

Aging and Retirement
Testing the Waters with Internships
Mid-life adults take internships before plunging into new ventures. New York Times
"They Won't Let Me Retire"
Hot Jobs in a Slow Market -- Where to Find Them AARP Bulletin
States Tap Pool of Older Volunteers
Older adults fill labor shortages and solve social problems. Chronicle of Philanthropy
Labor Pains
Experts predict massive job shortages by 2010. What you need to know to get hired. AARP Bulletin
Charting A Career's Turning Point
Portfolio careers: an answer for those who want neither full-time golf nor full-time work. New York Times
Moving Out
Finding Quality Elder Care in New York City New York magazine(Reprints available.)
Your Money or Your Life
Personal business managers turn pesky financial details into (ta-dah!) free time. American Way inflight magazine (Reprints available.)
Tricky Transition
Grass-roots groups help plan and manage life after work. Time magazine
Their Specialty? Anything Gray
As Americans age, "silver industry" start-ups are booming. New York Times
Drop and Give Me 50 Goals
Hire a coach to guide you through retirement. American Way (Reprints available.)
Moving A Lifetime
Helping a loved one pack up and leave a longtime home can be brutal. Relocation experts can help. Time
A Pair's Persistence Pays Off
It took 10 years and $40 million, but two women get the home they wanted. New York Times
Health and Fitness
Remote Docs
A man with a mission helps doctors save sick kids -- all around the world. Delta Sky August 2007
Older, Wiser, Fitter
Look who's crowding gyms in record numbers. Boston Globe magazine
Train Your Brain
Mind-bending exercises help you stay mentally fit. Los Angeles Times (Reprints available.)
Catch-Up Fitness
Late-blooming fitness fanatics reap benefits. Time
Leaving the Sprawl Behind
Fifty-somethings are parking the car and walking away from the burbs. AARP the Magazine (Reprints available.)
"I Made a Deal With God"
One woman's crusade to fight breast cancer. Family Circle (Reprints available.)
Second-Class Care
Age bias in medicine can kill you. AARP Bulletin (Reprints available.)
Stay Sharp Forever
Maintain your mental edge for life. Reader's Digest New Choices
Home and Garden
Long Distance Landscaping
What to plant when you can't be there. Country Living Gardener
You CAN Fool Mother Nature
Insider secrets on forcing spring blooms. Yankee (Reprints available.)
Get Smart About Design
Thinking of building or remodeling your castle? Make it last a lifetime with these techniques. Time
Travel
Taking the Slow Road
Live the life of a Parisian apartment dweller or Tuscan farmhouse owner -- if only for awhile.Time magazine
The Cure for the Common Museum
Liberace, Pez, and Spam actually have something in common. Who knew? American Way magazine (Reprints available)
Renting in Paris: Live Like the Locals
Pretend you're a Parisian in a luxurious flat. Los Angeles Times(Reprints available.)
Wall Street of Flowers
Mix the New York Stock exchange with millions of flowers and what do you get? American Way (Reprints available.)
Let A Billion Flowers Bloom
At the largest flower auction in the world, two gardeners find a dazzling floral display. New York Times
Living like a Maharajah on a Budget
Affordable luxury in India's heritage hotels. Los Angeles Times
Rhinestone Cowboys Need Not Apply
City slickers sample life on remote Montana ranch. Los Angeles Times

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