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Health care goes 'boutique'
Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Medical red tape causes more doctors, patients to explore alternative health care

The U.S. is facing the worst doctor shortage in decades, with fewer younger doctors stepping in to fill the shoes of older, retiring physicians.



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The Doctor Is In: Good health is skin deep
Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Our skin undergoes a lot of daily wear and tear. Protecting it is far more than a beauty concern. In this edition of “The doctor is in”, I’ll tackle two of the most common concerns for older adults: dry skin and skin cancers.



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Things I never told my kids
Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Bob Vehlow begins new chapter as a memoirist

“My grandfather had many, many stories he told throughout the years. I always thought I could remember them, but you don’t, and now those stories are gone,” says Bob Vehlow, who began writing his memoirs just weeks after moving to Sedgebrook.



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Could a hospital stay harm your health?
Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Statistics reveal startling risks for older adults

The hospitalization rate for people 65-plus is 24% higher today than it was in 1970, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Meanwhile, hospitalization rates have dropped sharply among every other age group.


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Not your typical 'history class'
Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Barbara Rinella brings Jackie O to life

Barbara Rinella brought an American legend back to life at Sedgebrook on January 19. Dressed in a coral shirtwaist dress, matching pillbox hat, white gloves, and oversized black sunglasses, Rinella recounted the extraordinary life of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.



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Woodshop group’s birdfeeders help non-profit’s fundraiser take flight
Tuesday, February 27, 2007


LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – As part of a new, ongoing partnership with Glenkirk, a local organization that benefits Lake County residents with developmental disabilities, members of the Sedgebrook woodshop committee recently made and donated 15 birdfeeders.

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High blood pressure? Eat chocolate
Thursday, February 15, 2007


“I never made dessert when I lived in my house,” says Ginger Kotz of Sedgebrook. “Now, I get to eat dessert!”



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America’s newest epidemic
Thursday, February 15, 2007


America is at risk of a procrastination epidemic, a new study shows. In 1978, just 5% of Americans thought of themselves as chronic procrastinators.

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Making art from the everyday
Thursday, February 15, 2007


Hot new design trend turns ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures

Joye Satterfield admits that her grandfather, a steam-engine driver, might not know what to make of her home.



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Making waves in winter
Thursday, February 15, 2007


richard_warner_thumb.jpgFormer lifeguard swims 66 laps a day, even in winter

Richard Warner had to drive 15 minutes to the local YMCA when he wanted to swim laps—weather permitting.



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