Old movies trigger memories for Alzheimer's patients
By Cate Lecuyer, GLOUCESTER DAILY TIMES (GLOUCESTER, Mass.)
April 24, 2008 08:41 am
"Science and medicine is doing everything to keep people with Alzheimer's alive longer, but very little is being done to give them a meaningful life." (more) >>>

Kidney donor reaches century mark
By Yadira Betances, THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.)
March 29, 2008 08:02 am
The centenarian said the secret of his longevity is his Catholic faith, cod liver oil and red wine. (more) >>>

Centenarian credits laughter, family and chocolate as secret to longevity
By Yadira Betances, THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.)
March 13, 2008 01:36 am
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of centenarians has grown 60 percent since 1990 and will continue to rise to 274,000 by 2025. (more) >>>

Bird lovers flock together
By Emily Young, THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.)
February 14, 2008 12:09 am
Birding is huge, but particularly among the married set. (more) >>>

Seniors lining up to play Wii
BY KECIA BAL, THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT (Johnstown, Pa.)
February 05, 2008 10:56 pm
It's not just for the kids. Seniors are scrambling for a turn at the new game in town.
“It hooks you the first time,” said Carole Hughes, anxiously awaiting her turn at bowling on Nintendo’s Wii gaming console. “It’s just like being in a bowling alley.”
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Driven to collect: hoarding can be compulsive
By Yadira Betances, THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.)
January 25, 2008 12:29 am
"Hoarding is not only a risk to the elder, it's also a risk to the community because if there is a fire because (of) all the newspapers the fire can spread a lot quicker." (more) >>>

Man pleads guilty to stealing $2M from elderly
By Mark E. Vogler, THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.)
January 25, 2008 12:20 am
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Grandfather invents hands-off stroller
By Yadira Betances, THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.)
January 21, 2008 11:33 pm
A grandfather built a stroller to rock by itself with a push of a button. Eventually, he hopes to invent a stroller that will move forward on its own, he says. (more) >>>

Pesky steps to plate for favorite diner
By Tom Dalton, THE SALEM NEWS (SALEM, Mass.)
January 09, 2008 11:32 pm
Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky cuts the ribbon for new ownership at Salem diner. He and his buddies hang out there every day. (more) >>>

Mayor: Relax bake sale ban
By Chris Cassidy, THE SALEM NEWS (SALEM, Mass.)
January 01, 2008 11:32 pm
The city health agent says the law requires all items sold at bake sales to be prepared in a kitchen with a Board of Health permit. (more) >>>