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Turn to 88.1 WUWF to hear Rodney Guttmann, Ph.D.

or click the links below:

Florida Ranks 2nd in number of adults over 65
	Project Compass Florida - tips and resources for those 50+ in the job market and more: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs062/1104612157503/archive/1109603658610.html

Seniors with Disabilities
	Florida's Aging and Disability Resource Centers: http://www.agingresourcecentersofflorida.org

Think you know about Alzheimers Disease?
	Video: How Do You Know If You Have Alzheimer Disease - What are the early symptoms? When to get a professional evaluation. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty_areas/memory_center/rabins_alzheimers/index.html

Think you are ready for retirement?
	THINK YOU'RE READY TO RETIRE? TAKE A PRACTICE RUN FIRST: http://www.floridaliteracy.org/Financial/Retirement II/Think Your Ready to Retire.pdf

Think you know what vitamins you need?
	Vitamins and Supplements Linked to Higher Risk of Death: http://healthland.time.com/2011/10/11/vitamins-and-supplements-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-in-older-women/#ixzz26Mc9KBeN

Can older adults depend on State and Federal resources alone?
	National Care Planning Council - Services at the federal, state, local, and community levels: http://www.longtermcarelink.net/eldercare/area_agencies_on_aging.htm

Think you are ready to drive?
	Driving and older adults: https://www.americanbar.org/newsletter/publications/law_trends_news_practice_area_e_newsletter_home/drivingolderadult.html

Think you are ready for a disaster?
	BRACE's Disaster Response - Homebound: http://www.bereadyalliance.org/what/default.asp?PID=542

Think you are ready for Long Distance Caregiving?
	Getting started as a long-distance care-giver: http://www.eldercareteam.com/public/100.cfm

Think you are ready for Aging in Place?
	Senior Citizen's Guide to Aging in Place: http://www.seniorcitizensguide.com/articles/boston/aging-in-place.htm

Are you a Grandparent raising your Grandchildren?
	AARP's Grandfamilies Guide: http://www.aarp.org/relationships/friends-family/info-08-2011/grandfamilies-guide-getting-started.html

Are you adapting as the population grows older?
	Healthy Aging Tips - How to live life to the fullest: http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_aging_seniors_aging_well.htm

Aging Veterans and PTSD Symptoms
	US Dept of Veterans Affairs: Aging Veterans and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/ptsd-older-vets.asp

Centenarians' positive attitude linked to long life
	What is it that allows some people to age well, even past 100 years of age, and do so with vitality and happiness? http://wp.me/p1TSki-cW
	Centenarians' Positive Attitude Linked to Long Life (ABC News): http://wp.me/p1TSki-dN

Physical activity improves memory
	National Institute on Aging's Go4Life Program: http://go4life.nia.nih.gov

Seniors can make easy targets for consumer crime
	Frauds That Target the Elderly: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/education/seniors/elderly_frauds.htm

Older adults may be subject to locksmith scams
	AARP - Locksmith Scams on the Rise: http://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-06-2012/locksmith-scams-on-the-rise.html

Tips for safely navigating social media
	http://www.secureflorida.org

When memory loss is worrisome
	http://nationalmemoryscreening.org/alzheimers-warning-signs.php

Genetics and other risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease
	Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet: http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheet

How to stop unwanted phone calls for charity
	http://www.charitynavigator.org

Hearing Loss
	http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hearing-loss-symptoms

Positive Aspects of Aging
	http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0209.html

Ageism
	http://www.apa.org/monitor/may03/fighting.aspx

Local racing phenom Johanna Long
	http://www.johannalong.com

Seasonal Flu in older adults
	http://www.flu.gov/at-risk/seniors/index.html#

Shingles in older adults
	http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/shingles

Leading cause of injury in older adults
	http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html

Tips for older job seekers
	http://www.eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/public/Resources/Brochures/docs/Older_Jobseekers_Brochure.pdf

Aging in place, proximity to entertainment
	http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2012-06/village-movement-redefining-aging-place
	http://www.ageinplace.org/

Technology for tracking aging (gaming consoles for predicting falling)
	http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129260338
	http://www.smartmoney.com/plan/elder-care/tech-to-track-your-aging-parents-1294880369537/
	http://www.agingwellmag.com/archive/063009p26.shtml

Sandwich generation self-care
	http://www.strengthforcaring.com/manual/balancing-work-and-family-family/the-sandwich-generation/

Social Security Benefit Info now available online
	http://socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/

Osteoporosis tips
	http://www.rd.com/health/15-tips-for-preventing-osteoporosis/

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