Bingo! whether it's games or trouble, the greenpoint girls have stuck together
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The Greenpoint Girls of Brooklyn, NY, have been together for most of their lives and been through tough times together. Their relationship with each other and the fun times they had playing card games and bingo has sustained them in their retirement years.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1993
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The bottle of scotch that became Hildie Leonard's turning point
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Some older people, like Hildie Leonard, turn to alcoholism when faced with family stress and loneliness. However, given the right support group and motivation, these older alcoholics bounce back to recovery better than their young counterparts.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1992
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'I trusted him.' (caretaker steals elderly woman's savings)
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Dorothy Lynn is one of the elderly women who have been victimized by people whom they trusted the most. Lynn's caretaker, Ken Thomas, was accused of befriending Lynn and winning her trust before stealing her life savings from her bank account.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1995
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