Sage Voices
Our Time
by Jane Glenn Haas
WomanSage Founder & Register Columnist
Cholesterol Control Alternative Touted - August 25, 2010
Attitude is Essential in Job Search - August 24, 2010
What are your Digital Necessities? - August 20, 2010
Neglecting Your Teeth Might Lead to Alzheimer's - August 17, 2010
Strutting Their Stuff, in Their 80s - August 16, 2010
Few Medicines Work as Well as Exercise - August 10, 2010
How Will Recession Impact Women's Role? August 6, 2010
Dementia vs. Alzheimers: The Difference - August 4, 2010
Will Hollywood Grow Up for Boomers? July 30, 2010
Small Changes Can Yield Big Health Reward - July 27, 2010
Logevity Poetry Contest is Here - July 23, 2010
A Tuneup Via Computer for Older Brains - July 20, 2010
Aging Expert Offered Great Advice - July 16, 2010
Fill Out End of Life Forms to Ease Your Mind - July 13, 2010
Research to Slow Aging Gains Momentum - July 7, 2010
What Would You Do If You Knew You'd Be 100? - July 2, 2010
Eye Exams Can Indicate Health Problems - June 29, 2010
Divorce After 50 Signals Trend for Women - June 25, 2010
Caregiver Writes from the Heart - June 22, 2010
A Second Chance to Say What You Wanted - June 21, 2010
Medicare Rebates Lead to Fraud Alert - June 15, 2010
Abernathy Takes On Her Next Challenge - June 11, 2010
Test Detects Lung Cancer Early - June 8, 2010
Death Isn't Easy, No Matter the Age - June 6, 2010
Can Special Supplement Limit Stroke Damage? June 1, 2010
Which Generation is Most Patriotic? May 28, 2010
After Near-Death Experience, Author Gets Life Back - May 26, 2010
Music Shouldn't Divide Generations - May 24, 2010
Want to be Healthier? Volunteer - May 18, 2010
Pets Can Help Us Grow Old Together - May 12, 2010
Lose Weight Fast, Get in the Pool - May 11, 2010
What came first: Revolution or the Pill? - May 10, 2010
Wires in the Brain May Help OCD - May 4, 2010
How Women's Roles are Changing - April 30, 2010
Pelican Hill to Host Fundraiser for Caregivers - April 28, 2010
Focus on Working Innerself - April 27, 2010
Some (Sex) Things Should Stay Private - April 23, 2010
Nearly Half of Seniors Have Mobility Trouble - April 21, 2010
Friend's Visit Shows How Age Affects Us All - April 19, 2010
Plan for Long-Term Care Needs - April 13, 2010
Which is Worse: Barbie or Candy? - April 9, 2010
MRSA Book Details New Epidemic - April 7, 2010
Take a Moment to Decide About Death - April 5, 2010
Breast Cancer Linked to Cell Phones? March 30, 2010
Online Networking is Critical to Job Search - March 30, 2010
Men and Their Toys, No Matter The Age - March 26, 2010
Tips for Losing a Pound a Week - March 23, 2010
Women and Their Friends, Breaking Boundaries - March 22, 2010
Linking Across Generation - March 16, 2010
Homecoming Can be Sweet - March 15, 2010
Book Helps Patients Navigate Cancer - March 10, 2010
Lots of Talk about Death for Boomers - March 5, 2010
Leg Clots Lurking - March 3, 2010
We Could All Use a 'Wife' Sometimes - March 1, 2010
How do Humans Deal with Death? - Feb. 23, 2010
Senior Legislature is Big Opportunity - Feb. 22, 2010
Be Careful with that Sexting, Seniors - Feb. 15, 2010
Threat to the Safety Net - Feb. 10, 2010
Senior Sexting Gains Steam - Feb. 8, 2010
Early Diagnosis Can Help with Dementia - Feb. 2, 2010
Retirement Home Spells "Cruise Ship" - Feb. 1, 2010
OC 'Good' Place to Have Alzheimer's - Jan. 26, 2010
Classes Can Help Job Hunters Make the Grade - Jan. 25, 2010
Are More Men Helping at Home? Jan 21, 2010
New Surgery Impressive in Speedy Recovery - Jan. 20, 2010
Book Offers Many Options for Caregiving - Jan. 13, 2010
Retirement Doesn't Mean Time to Relax - Jan. 11, 2010
Don't Let Your Resolutions Hurt You - Jan. 6, 2010
We Don't Ask Enough of Seniors - Jan. 4, 2010
Columnist Joins Many with Fake Hips - Dec. 30, 2009
What Makes the Tiger Story a Story? - Dec. 28, 2009
Ignoring Vision is Bad Plan for Seniors - Dec. 24, 2009
Survey Says, Older Women Want Friends Over Men - Dec. 18, 2009
Longer Lives Means Older People Need to be Engaged - Dec. 15, 2009
Retirees Rethinking Rural Living - Dec. 11, 2009
Be Involved in Your Health - Dec. 8, 2009
Teach Kids How to Enjoy Holidays - Dec. 4, 2009
Tips for Beating Holiday Blues - Dec. 1, 2009
How Important are Female Friendships? - Nov. 30, 2009
Use Holidays to Have End-of-Life Talk - Nov. 24, 2009
Working at Change - Nov. 24, 2009
Teenage Sensuality Can't Compare to Experience - Nov. 20, 2009
Will a "Live It" Book Work Better than Diet Books? Nov. 17, 2009
Long-Term Care Can Be a Burden on Family - Nov. 13, 2009
How to Keep Dementia at Bay - Nov. 10, 2009
Can 65 Be Considered Young Now? Nov. 6, 2009
The Hidden Women's Topic - Nov. 3, 2009
Research Not Exactly News When It Comes to Diets - Nov. 2, 2009
Life Coach Can Offer Support to Job Seekers - Oct. 30, 2009
Single Seniors Find Love Links - Oct. 27, 2009
She Learned to Talk to the Animals - Oct. 23, 2009
Concierge Medicine: The Fix for Health Care? - Oct. 20, 2009
Strategies for Older Workers to Find Jobs - Oct. 19, 2009
Lowering Blood Pressure is Simple - Oct. 14, 2009
A Lesson in Dying a "Good Death" - Oct. 9, 2009
Acupuncture, Herbalogy Linked - Oct. 7, 2009
Women Starting Over Need "Spirit Injection" - Oct. 5, 2009
Author Defends Choice to be Childless - Oct. 2, 2009
Can Elders be Safer with Cameras? - Sept. 29, 2009
Re-Evaluating Life After 50 - Sept. 25, 2009
One in Six Men Will Get Prostrate Cancer - Sept. 21, 2009
The Upside of the Recession: Education - Sept. 18, 2009
Prostate Cancer May be Caused by Virus - Sept. 14, 2009
Longevity Defined, with Wit and Rhyme and Brevity - Sept. 11, 2009
Treating Depression for Elderly is Serious Business - Sept. 9, 2009
Work v. Leisure Time is a Choice Facing Retirees - Sept. 4, 2009
Author isn't Ready for her Final Chapter - August 26, 2009
One-Stop Job Centers Help Focus Resources - August 25, 2009
Broccoli Fights Arthritis - August 24, 2009
Doctors, Detectives, Share Many Good Qualities - August 19, 2009
Women 45+ Weigh In on Marriage - August 14, 2009
Is the West Best for Older Americans? August 11, 2009
Many Questions Behind Popping Pain Pills - August 10, 2009
Cyber Crime Puts Seniors at Risk - August 5, 2009
What Roles do We Expect for Our Girls? August 3, 2009
Is There an Age Bias in Health Care? July 28, 2009
US Official Forecasts New Definitions for Seniors - July 27, 2009
Advice for Elder Care Doesn't Have to Be Complex - July 22, 2009
Has Botox Replaced Makeup for Pick-Me-Ups? July 20, 2009
Men Ignore Their Symptoms - July 15, 2009
Is Marriage Outdated Notion for Boomers? July 13, 2009
Staying Connected Key to Happy Centenarians - July 7, 2009
Debate Over Marijuana Rages On - July 6, 2009
Old Age Isn't as Bad as You Think - June 29, 2009
Social Networks Might be Key for Your New Business - June 28, 2009
Whose Grandkids are Best? - June 26, 2009
A New Deal to Get in Shape - June 24, 2009
Less than $3 for a Broadway Show? Yes, in 1960 - June 19, 2009
Best Way to Help Joints, Boost Strength? Get Wet - June 16, 2009
Connelly's Books Show Real-Time Characters - June 12, 2009
It's Time Again to Rhyme Again - June 5, 2009
What to Do If You Have No Caregiver - June 1, 2009
Rocking Out to Help Arts Students - May 29, 2009
Making Teamwork Pay Off in Profits - May 25, 2009
OC Agency Focuses on Needs of Caregivers - May 21, 2009
Men Shouldn't Retire, and Other Advice - May 18, 2009
Caregiving Costs Americans Millions - May 12, 2009
A Fresh Look at Women's Lib - May 11, 2009
Give Your Brain the Right Food - May 6, 2009
Mother and Daughter Writers Discuss Family Matters - May 1, 2009
Protecting Eyes is Serious Business - April 29, 2009
What are You Good at? - April 28, 2009
Welcome to the Change - April 24, 2009
Tough Questions about Seniors Moving Home - April 13, 2009
At 50, Barbie Still Stirring Up Ire - April 10, 2009
Leachman, 82, Charms OC Lunch Crowd - April 8, 2009
Road Rage? No, I'm Older and Have More Control - April 3, 2009
Have the Tough Conversation with Aging Parents - April 1, 2009
How to Make Your Passion Into a Business - March 31, 2009
Our Roots, 95-Year-Old Aunts Remind Us Who We Are - March 27, 2009
Bringing a Difficult Conversation to the Table - March 26, 2009
Does Meaning Beat Money for Older Americans? - March 23, 2009
Aging Can Lead to Better Emotional Control - March 18, 2009
It Can Be Tough to See Sunny Side in These Times - March 15, 2009
Three Steps to Financial Security - March 11, 2009
The Future of Age Never Looked Better - March 9, 2009
Older Workers Aren't Planning for the Future, Just Hoping - February 27, 2009
Tuning in Too Much Could Force You to Tune Out Later - February 26, 2009
Linguistic Inflation Can Be Amazing - February 23, 2009
"Thrift Queen" Gives Advice to Grandparents - February 17, 2009
Downturn Leads to Longer Work Life for Boomers - February 13, 2009
Losing Weight is Fast on Cookie Diet - February 11, 2009
The Key to Love for Boomers - February 9, 2009
Walking Your Way to a Healthy Lifestyle - February 4, 2009
A Web Site Can Help You Reinvent Yourself - January 26, 2009
Keeping Elders at Home is Key for Us All - January 26, 2009
Making Complex Services Easier to Understand - January 21, 2009
Hard Times Leads to Crowded Homes - January 16, 2009
Brain Scan Help Screen for Dementia - January 13, 2009
Giving a Gift to Caregivers - January 12, 2009
Nutritionist's Advice: Stop Dieting - January 5, 2009
A Happy New Year's Day for Boomers - January 2, 2009
Sex and Seniors No Longer Forbidden Topic - December 29, 2009
In Tough Times, A Positive Outlook - December 29, 2008
Thank You, Oprah, for Shedding Light - December 24, 2008
Will Sagging Economy Lead to Saggy Faces? - December 19. 2008
Taking an Inside Look at Salt - December 15, 2008
Use Your Age, Wisdom, to Help U.S. - December 12, 2008
Recession Can Turn Deadly for Some - December 9, 2008
Sex After 50, Myth or Machines? December 8, 2008
Sorting out God, Sex, and Chocolate Cake - December 1, 2008
Stress Makes Older People More Conservative - December 1, 2008
Celebrating 50 Years the Same Way They Started - November 21, 2008
It's That Time of Year, Medicare Shifts - November 14, 2008
Chatting with Pete Seeger - November 13, 2008
Boomers Try to Combine Work, Community Service - November 10, 2008
"Perfect Storm" Could be Facing Boomers - October 24, 2008
Conference Aims to Help Women Reinvent Themselves - October 17, 2008
Volunteerism or Economics - October 10, 2008
Driving Test is Humbling, but Good Experience - October 3, 2008
Vegan Diet Feels Too High in Carbs - October 1, 2008
Her Vegan Ways Have Tongues Wagging - September 26, 2008
Is DNA Our Destiny? - September 22, 2008
Alzheimer's Takes Toll on Caregivers Too - September 15, 2008
When Feminism Meets Elder Care - September 12, 2008
Living Poetically is the Best Revenge - September 4, 2008
Recipe for More Energy? Try a Vegetarian Diet - September 2, 2008
Text Your Granny on Sunday - August 28, 2008
Vote Early, Vote Often, for Your Elders - August 22, 2008
What to Do When Wait-Loss Hits Plateau - August 20, 2008
Eat Healthier by Cooking from Scratch - August 18, 2008
Talk of a Perfect Sister - August 17, 2008
That 2 Pounds She's Gained? Blame it on the Wine - August 13, 2008
Tough Economy Takes Toll on Seniors' Health - August 11, 2008
No Parents Needed When Kids Vacation with Grandparents - August 10, 2008
With Grandsons in Tow, Big Apple Seems Bigger - August 10, 2008
Seniors Internet Usage is Growing Fast - August 8, 2008
Is This Men's Liberation? - August 3, 2008
Got Water? Nourish Aging Skin With It - July 28, 2008
Men's Liberation? - July 28, 2008
The Perfect Vacation, Without the Perfection - July 10, 2008
O My, Oprah Was a Man in a Past Lifetime? Who? You Vote. - July 8, 2008
Losers Club Meeting to Feature Calculation of Diet Do's and Don'ts - June 25, 2008
Own Your Power and "Suit Up" - June 23, 2008
Her Salad Days are Wilting, Any Suggestions? June 17, 2008
Safety Checks Reduce Risk for Elders in their Homes - June 16, 2008
Volunteer Labor May Be Free, But It's Still Priceless - June 13, 2008
"Sex" and the Box Office Suggests Hollywood Doesn't Get It - June 4, 2008
Here's Hoping Not to Bite Into Too Much in the Big Apple - June 4, 2008
SPAM Thoughts Take Her Back - May 29, 2008
Grandma and Grandson Eat Low-Cal Together - May 28, 2008
Now Hear This: Hearing Loss is Inevitable - May 27, 2008
She's a Believer Now: Exercise Really Does Work Wonders - May 21, 2008
Living Longer Isn't a Political Issue, Yet -- May 19, 2008
Mother's Day Ages Poorly - May 18, 2008
Wine and Chocolate on Mother's Day Add Up to a Few Pounds of Regret - May 14, 2008
She's Walking More and With a Lighter Step - May 7, 2008
Gray Collar Workers of the World, Unite! - May 2, 2008
DASH Diet May Be the Best Choice for Women - April 29, 2008
Author Takes Another Journey to Discover Herself - April 24, 2008
DASH Diet Gets Results - April 23, 2008
Walk a Mile - or Five - in Her Shoes - April 20, 2008
Ali Put a Face on Parkinson's Disease - April 14, 2008
Ageism Jokes are no Laughing Matter - April 13, 2008
It Pays Not to Cheat on What You Eat - April 9, 2008
Friendships Build a Life Worth Living- April 6, 2008
No More Vacation, Time to Work Harder on Goals - April 2, 2008
Reducing the Stress of Caregiving Leaves Room for the Rewards - April 1, 2008
Who're You Calling "Old?" - March 28, 2008
Break the Silence on Caring for Aging Parents - March 24, 2008
Loyal-Wife Syndrome Gets Old - March 23, 2008
Seniors: Beware of Health Insurance and Drug Scams - March 17, 2008
Finding Renewal After 50 - March 16, 2008
Come On, Let's Be Losers - March 11, 2008
Seeing Better is Believing in New Cataract Surgery - March 4, 2008
Book Suggests Marital Sex is Overrated - March 2, 2008
Author Trains Spotlight on Manic Depression - February 26, 2008
Abuse of Elders Cries Out for More Attention - February 24, 2008
Healing through Movement Helps the Ill Get Fit - February 19, 2008
Too Many Pills are a Prescription for Tragedy - February 15, 2008
Hormone Havoc Undermines a Healthy Sex Life - February 13, 2008
Is Middle Age Depressing? February 10, 2008
Supplement Naturally Boosts Aging Brain Power - February 4, 2008
A Pleasure Cruise Raises Questions About Self-Delusion - January 25, 2008
Enriched Grains May Cut Alzheimer's Risk - January 23, 2008
Pull-Up Diapers Aren't Best Solution for Women with Urinary Incontinence - January 16, 2008
Older Patients are Especially Vulnerable to Adverse Drug Reactions - January 7, 2008
Simplifying Life Isn't Simple - January 6, 2008
Do Research Before Leaving Group Health Insurance - January 2, 2008
Country Store is Must Stop for Presidential Candidates - December 30, 2007
With Longer Lives Comes More Need for Care - November 26, 2007
Health of Seniors is Best Gauged Face to Face - December 26, 2007
If Results are the Same, Consider Choosing Older Drugs Over New Ones - December 11, 2007
Many Faces of Women's Retirement - December 10, 2007
Women, Too, Face Retirement Identity Crisis - November 19, 2007
Designers Chase Bags of Boomer Bucks - November 12, 2007
With Flu Season in Swing, Time to Get that Shot - November 2, 2007
Midlifers are Cruising into Golden Years - October 29, 2007
Simple Steps Help Prevent Falls; First is a Talk - October 24, 2007
Setting the Table for Talk - October 22, 2007
Sunlight? Who Needs It - October 15, 2007
Sex is Important at Whatever Age, Expert Says - October 1, 2007
Shop Has Its Designs on the "Wellderly" - September 25, 2007
The Divorce Boom Continues - September 24, 2007
Grandparenting Through a Divorce a Crucial Task - September 3, 2007
Boomers are Working to Give Back - August 27, 2007
A Chat with the "New" Kirk Douglas - August 20, 2007
Learning to Take Creative Adventures - August 13, 2007
What to do when Everyone is Special? - August 6, 2007
Women After 50 Don't Want to Be a "Nurse or a Purse" - July 30, 2007
Ask the Right Questions When Picking a Care Home - July 23, 2007
There's No Quit in These "Retiring" Boomers - July 16, 2007
Marriage: Would You Do It Again? - July 9, 2007
Keeping Moving After Deaths of Loved Ones - July 2, 2007
The Naked Truth about Public Nudity - June 18, 2007
Keep Your Brain in Shape - June 3, 2008
Picking through the Past and Reviewing her Life - August 3, 2008
Funky Attitude is All in Your Head - February 2, 2009
A Closer Look at How the Wealthy Live - August 28, 2009