Small World
The Green House: It looks like home and feels like home. It’s a new way of living when you need long-term care
This award-winning article tells how a Mississippi retiremet community did away with its institutional nursing home and is transforming how elders live
AARP Bulletin, September 2005
The Hospitalist Is In
Going to the hospital? The doctor in charge of your care may not be who you expect. Meet your "hospitalist."
Washington Post, September 11, 2007, p. HE01
Old Age in a New Age -- The Promise of Transformative Nursing Homes
Tells the story of a movement to fundamentally change the culture of old institutional nursing homes into genuine homes where residents and staff are valued. See link on my home page to learn more.
Vanderbilt University Press 2007
Sylvia Earle--Guardian of the Sea
"Readable, nonformulaic biography...excellent photos"
--Booklist
Society of School Librarians International Honor Book, 2001
Selected by Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2002
Lerner Books, 2001
Reissued as Sylvia Earle -- Just the Facts Biographies, 2006
“What Women Want in a City”
How can urban areas be designed to better serve the needs of older women?
AARP Bulletin Today, April 2008
“They Can Dance to It -- New Steps in Alzheimer’s Care”
Arbor Place Assisted Living uses dance, art and humor to keep life lively and fun for residents with dementia. Families say they’re willing to pay the hefty price tag.
Washington Post, February, 24, 2004
“There’s Been an Accident”
A deadly teen driving accident hits home. Is there any way to save our kids from their own risky behavior?
Washingtonian, August 1999
“Pass the Pasta, Please, and Hold the Stress”
Investing in a psychologically healthy workplace has benefits for employers and employees alike.
Washington Post, July 10, 2007, p. F1
“Studies Suggest There's an Art to Getting Older”
A growing body of research suggests that creativity supports physical, mental and emotional well-being as we age.
Washington Post, March 11, 2008, p. HE01.
“Anti-Aging Humbug?”
Vitamins. Diet. Hormones. Thinking young. In this award-winning critique, the author skewers those who promise the fountain of youth.
AARP Bulletin, April 1997
