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Aging

Pathologist's assistant Nicole Angemi. (Shai Ben-Yaacov/WHYY)
Lifestyle

Educating about the end of life, with some fun thrown in

The idea of the third annual “Before I Die” festival in Collingswood, New Jersey was to make uncomfortable conversations around death easier.

8 years ago

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe sits in a chair, sunglasses and a smile, wearing a colorful yellow, red, and green jacket
Politics & Policy

Shock as Zimbabwe's Mugabe named WHO 'goodwill ambassador'

The 93-year-old Mugabe, the world's oldest head of state, has long been criticized at home for going overseas for medical treatment as Zimbabwe's economy falls apart.

8 years ago

Image courtesy of Care.
Voices in the Family
Health

The Cost of Care

As the population ages, more and more people want to stay in their own home as opposed to transitioning to a nursing home facility. There ...

Air Date: October 6, 2017

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Harry Azoff, 93, checkered shirt in an easy chair
Arts & Entertainment

Serious illness gives way to comic relief as Philly hospice patient helps craft comedy

Despite his 93 years and end-stage renal disease, Harry Azoff is surprisingly active.

8 years ago

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Split screen of Republicans U.S. Reps. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania (left) and Tom MacArthur; dent in blue tie, MacArthur in red
Politics & Policy

GOP conducts post-mortem on failed attempts to dislodge Obamacare

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur of South Jersey put his neck out when he teamed up with far-right conservatives to reach the deal that ended with an Obamacare-repeal bill.

8 years ago

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Lifestyle

Older Americans drinking to ‘unprecedented’ level, study finds

Across the country, alcohol use — and misuse — have gone up among older adults, researchers say. The new study in JAMA Psychia ...

8 years ago

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Down the Shore
Community

Elderly couple killed in retirement community fire

Authorities say an elderly New Jersey couple was killed when a fast-moving fire roared through their home in a retirement community in Oc ...

8 years ago

The state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., is shown in December 2016. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Philly legislative delegation getting younger

The election of Donald Trump has spurred a wave of young, progressive Democrats to seek political office, and many of first-time candidat ...

8 years ago

 (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY, file)
Money

Americans are least satisfied with pay, retirement plan, health benefits, Gallup poll shows

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. o ...

8 years ago

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 New Jersey Attorney General Chris Porrino showing one of the cameras the office lends out to those wishing to keep tabs on those caring for elderly relatives (New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs)
Health

New Jersey offers ‘Care Cam’ to nursing home patients, families

A state-run program employing hidden cameras to prevent and catch elder abuse in New Jersey is reaching new territory. Attorney Ge ...

8 years ago

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Lifestyle

Flying into adult male friendship

I hung out with only one kid during my elementary school years. We were best friends in the 10-year-old sense; playing with G.I. Joe figu ...

8 years ago

Lawmakers and nursing advocates call for action to relieve the backlog in approving nursing licenses and home health-aide certifications.
Health

Advocates, N.J. lawmakers seek fully staffed nursing board to expedite licensing, certification

Some New Jersey lawmakers and advocacy groups are urging the Christie administration to fill six vacancies on the state’s 13-member ...

8 years ago

Speak Easy
Arts & Entertainment

How singing in the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale taught me to live

What we become is the sum of our childhood lessons. In my early years, I didn't notice, but as a 35-year-old aunt and stepmom, I recognize the shaping of my own years.

8 years ago

 Mark Kelly, left, and his identical twin brother Scott Kelly, right. (<a href=Photo via NASA) " title="kellytwins" width="1" height="1"/>
The Pulse
Health

Double the data: studying space’s impact on identical twins

Astronauts often become lab rats of sorts – scientists have an intense interest in studying how space affects their bodies and mind ...

8 years ago

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Speak Easy
Arts & Entertainment

How old is too old to sing in public?

As every Baby Boomer knows, as we grow older we face an ever increasing array of ...

8 years ago

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