Old is Good

May 25, 2010

Di Patterson, MSG, CPG
It was Final Four Games Weekend of January, 2010, the football weekend that is second only in my opinion to the Superbowl. Eight teams from all over the nation were fighting for the chance for one more week. Out of eight teams, every football fan is bound to a find a favorite. [...]

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Keep Showing Up…

May 18, 2010

It’s graduation time again, and I am writing this blog today to encourage all students of Aging and budding new Gerontologists who want to have vibrant careers while serving the population we love: older adults and their families. We all learn as we go along…so keep showing up! In 2010 and beyond, keep refining your [...]

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Age and Ageism

February 17, 2010

It is time to call ageism out into the open, and name it for what it is: just another form of prejudice. In fact, names are what prejudice usually can be recognized by.

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Tips on Caring for the Elderly: Elderspeak

February 1, 2010
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Whether you are caring for aging parents or new to the aging marketplace, here are a few of my Successful Strategies in Elderspeak.

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Planes, trains and triple A?

May 8, 2009
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Question:
Di, which websites should I use when looking for cheap plane tickets? And are there other cheaper options when traveling?
Di Patterson:
Expedia.com and Priceline.com are great sites to search for cheap plane tickets. But don’t forget about car/train trips…

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Get organized!

May 1, 2009
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Let’s get real: We all have stuff we need to go through and extra possessions we could move out of our lives. Whether we donate, sell, pass around or throw out, the goal of de-cluttering our space is a very positive one. Organization of possessions, papers, and personal parameters will cause peace and patience [...]

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How can I protect my credit?

April 20, 2009
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Question:
Di, we’re not in a bad place financially right now, but if things get worse I’m concerned about my credit score. How can I protect my credit?
Di Patterson:
I’m so glad to hear that you’re being proactive about this, because that’s the best way to fortify your credit and ensure you’ll be able to withstand difficult [...]

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Travel Guide

April 20, 2009
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Now is the time to start planning for that vacation that you probably can take…in 2010. That said, there are many travel opportunities that can be arranged on shorter notice. Many of us are postponing the out-of-town vacation we had hoped for in 2009 and opting for checking out local flavors and sites. There are [...]

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Are cruises good for a family trip?

April 15, 2009
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Question:
Di, I am hearing more and more about cruises as a good family vacation option. Is this something I should look into for my next family trip?
Di Patterson:
Cruising is just a great way to travel for families! The all-inclusive prices are great for budgeting, because most of the costs are covered up front. Souvenirs [...]

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What about educational vacations?

April 10, 2009
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Question:
Di, I want to take a vacation where I can learn and see new things. Is there a way to do that without spending thousands of dollars?
Di Patterson:
I’m happy to say that there is a way to do that. Here are a couple options below:

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