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Starting over: 'it was scary, but exciting.' (displaced homemaker's experience)

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Vinita Justus, a 56-year-old widower who spent most of her life as a plain housewife, braved the odds and reentered the job scene. Her success was attributed to an education program where she attended clerical training and a resource program, which both increased her self-worth.

Author: Coburn, Marcia Froelke
Publisher: Retirement Living Publishing Company Inc.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1996
Behavior, Employment, Middle aged women, Displaced homemakers, Justus, Vinita

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Sleep better...starting tonight

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Sleeplessness affects more than 60% of the American adult population, and it is often worse in people aged 50 and over. Issues concerning the importance of sleep, its changing pattern, sleep disorders, and strategies that can help induce a good night's sleep are presented.

Author: Gordon, Sandra
Publisher: Retirement Living Publishing Company Inc.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 2000
Health aspects, Analysis, Prevention, Sleep, Insomnia, Sleep disorders

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Discover your 'inner ham.'(New Choices in Retirement)(includes related information on starting a theater group)

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There are some 350 theater groups for senior citizens in the US. Some participants enjoy performing, while other prefer to work backstage. Those involved enjoy the experience, and many find it therapeutic.

Author: Strich, Sally
Publisher: Retirement Living Publishing Company Inc.
Publication Name: New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 2001
United States, Planning, Appreciation, Recreation, Theater companies, Retirees, Theater

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