Why Does Hair Turn Gray?

by Administrator 14. June 2009 05:29
By Senior Journal -Maybe you were right when you blamed your spouse or children for your gray hair. Those pesky graying hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress – “genotoxic stress” that is. A new report in the June 12 issue of Cell says anything that ca... [More]

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Injuries Among Older Adults

by Administrator 14. June 2009 04:51
By CDC - In the United States, one of every three persons aged 65 years and older falls each year. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injuries, hospital admissions for trauma, and deaths due to injury. In 1999, about 10,097 seniors died of fall-related injuries.16 Fractures a... [More]

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Alcohol Abuse and Older Adults

by Administrator 13. June 2009 05:35
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New Dementia Tool Lets Takers Test Their Own Memories

by Administrator 12. June 2009 05:29
By McKnight's Long-Term Care News - When it comes to detecting dementia, a successful new tool being developed by British researchers lets people test themselves. The test is called “Test Your Memory,” or TYM for short. It is a simple questionnaire that people can take and ... [More]

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Hispanic Workers Ages 50+ May Help Employers Solve Potential Future Labor Shortages

by Administrator 10. June 2009 05:33
By AARP - Washington, DC – Older Hispanic workers can play a dynamic role in helping solve long-term challenges for many employers, as the traditional labor pool of workers ages 25-54 stagnates, according to a new AARP report, being released today at AARP’s Diversity and Aging conf... [More]

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About the Author

John Rothbarth is the owner of the St. Louis Times, a media company focused on serving the informational needs of the St. Louis metro-area aging baby boomer/60+ population. The company publishes the St. Louis Times Resource Guide, St. Louis Times Express, and hosts St. Louis Times Funfest and St. Louis Times Geriatrics Symposium events. The company was founded in 1994 and has remained true to its original mission of 'doing some good for older adults and the professionals who work on their behalf.'

Since 1994 the company has won over 20 National Media Awards. He has participated on many local Boards of Directors, all of whom cater to the needs of our area’s aging population. For 2009 he is also President of Breakthrough Coalition, a consortium of over 250 aging-focused organizations and  professionals dedicated to serving the needs of older adults in the St. Louis / Illinois bi-state area.

John is a native St. Louisan, father of two sons, and graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia with a BS degree in Business Administration. His interests include reading mysteries, jogging, motorcycling, and aviation - he is a pilot with instrument, multi-engine and seaplane ratings.

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