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“People would say, no wonder you were depressed! You had a custody battle, bankruptcy and my daughter being ill for a short time, but I really fell apart when everything was kind of on the upswing.”
Health
Alzheimer’s disease affects more and more people each year. More women than men develop it. Still, normal signs of aging can be mistaken for symptoms of dementia. This article can help you learn the difference between normal and abnormal memory impairment.
When a person is feeling overwhelmed, stress can cause one’s mind to become muddled and result in the forgetting of an appointment … or having trouble recalling a word … what is not normal, however, would be to forget a major date, like one’s birthday or how to use an everyday object.
Book Corner
This month heralds the holiday season, and entertaining is on many of our minds. Columnist Debbi Honorof offers two resources to consider: Gourmet Today: More Than 1,000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen and Friday Evening: Creating La Dolce Vita one bite at a time. There’s even a seasonal recipe to try!
Americans are the most open-minded eaters in the world, constantly looking for new flavors and new experiences.
Sustenance
It may not be New Years, but a lot of us make the same resolution this time of year: Don’t overeat at Thanksgiving! Here are some tips on how to eat trim at your family feast.
Take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass.
FYI
Jane Austen fans are sure to enjoy this exhibit at the Morgan Library in the city … start your holiday shopping early at Mid-Island Y JCC’s boutique; then get a head start on exercising away those holiday pounds at the Zumbathon … banish those hot flashes in style with a fun fan … and bone up on your cooking skills at free demonstrations by area chefs at Hicks Nurseries … don’t miss this month’s picks: a product (recipe-organizing software); a book (The Gift of Thanks: The Roots and Rituals of Gratitude); an event (Author Angela Monte discusses her book, Bayville, about the village); an eatery (A Taste of Home); and, a website to check out (ArleneSteinberg.com).
Plus, meet this month’s Long Island Woman, Linda Fiveson, nutritionist.
My Turn
Now that the women behind the Women’s Movement have grown up, they encounter a new kind of marginalization; the male-oriented culture gives way to the youth-oriented one, and “old” women are cast aside. Janet Amalia Weinberg rejects all of this as just another negative stereotype.
We’re not over the proverbial hill when we get here, but at its peak … Being an older woman is turning out to be a lot better than many of us expected. In fact, it may be the best time of all.
Happenings
Harvest some new experiences this season as you peruse our calendar for classes, lectures, outdoor activities, art exhibits, concerts and entertainment.
Support Groups
The holiday season can be difficult. If you find yourself facing a personal challenge, check out our support group listings (categorized by subject matter for easy reference) for help with various issues – physical, mental, emotional and more.
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