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Purposeful prevention

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:30:54 -0400

I recently held a Skype consultation from my office in Ashland with a deaf client in Florida who has breast cancer. It was fascinating to use video technology while her husband sat next to her signing what I said.

Aging eyes need four times as much light

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:25:11 -0400

Think about this. As aging adults, we need environments that offer four times the light needed when we were younger. Ideally, it's natural light that's complemented by high-quality ambient, task or accent lighting.

Enough with the negative

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:05:12 -0400

It all started when I purchased a cherry-red wall clock for our kitchen. It spoke to me. The numbers on its face were large and easy to read, and I thought its bright color would add a little whimsy to checking the time.

Small things to do for you

Sat, 4 May 2013 14:45:10 -0400

The moment I sat down at my computer to write this column, an email popped onto my screen from WebMD. I subscribe to dozens of health-related websites and often see health-protection and prevention-oriented messages.

Like, you know, some words are overused

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:36:05 -0400

I've concluded that certain words and phrases in the English language are so overused they've become irksome to the ear.