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Opinion: Is dad (or mom) too old to drive?

Opinion: Is dad (or mom) too old to drive?

Is dad too old to drive? Maybe. It’s not just a matter of age — it’s a matter of ability. I know people who are pretty scary behind the wheel: some are older, some are younger, [...]

Opinion: Time for Romney to summon his inner Reagan

Opinion: Time for Romney to summon his inner Reagan

“What I asked you about, professor, was what you thought about the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.” “Oh that?” said Dr. Pritchett. “But I believe I made it clear that I am in favor of it, because [...]

Long Live You: New year, new you: oxidative stress

Long Live You: New year, new you: oxidative stress

This is the first in a series of articles on the root problems of most chronic illnesses: diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic fatigue, Parkinson’s disease and early aging. Over the next few [...]

Opinion: Rep. Jim Moran has done more harm than good

Opinion: Rep. Jim Moran has done more harm than good

With Congress’s favorable ratings in the single digits, I encourage the Alexandria Times to retract editorial page editor Denise Dunbar’s Quick Take on December 22, 2011, applauding politicians for micromanaging a parking lot rather than providing [...]

Opinion: When independence is no longer an option for older relatives

Opinion: When independence is no longer an option for older relatives

Sue looked forward to spending Christmas in Alexandria with her mom. Living in Arizona had its perks — and her career was going well — but she missed the sights, smells and traditions of Christmas in [...]

Legal liability and the internet: Are you being too social?

Legal liability and the internet: Are you being too social?

Morning news shows talk about it. We read about it in newspapers. We talk about it with “friends.” It is how to get in trouble using social media. The electronic era has brought many changes in [...]

Long Live You: My joints hurt: osteoarthritis and integrative treatment

Long Live You: My joints hurt: osteoarthritis and integrative treatment

Do your joints hurt? Are they stiff? You may suffer from osteoarthritis — the wear-and-tear type of arthritis. More than 40 million Americans suffer from the joint disorder. Osteoarthritis, or OA, is joint degeneration stemming from [...]

Opinion: Unrealistic, unfeasible alternative waterfront plan falls short

Opinion: Unrealistic, unfeasible alternative waterfront plan falls short

After a year of fevered debate regarding Alexandria’s waterfront, it is time to embrace the basic framework approved by the planning commission. A recently released alternative proposal by Citizens for an Alternative Alexandria Waterfront falls far [...]

Pet Matters: Alexandria is the perfect place to be a pet during the holidays

Pet Matters: Alexandria is the perfect place to be a pet during the holidays

Visit a pet boutique this holiday season and find a gift that will drive your pet crazy with delight. The present also may inspire a stern shake of the head from your disapproving spouse. While at [...]

My View: The Hidden Epidemic: Alcohol and Older Adults

Shoppers scrambled off the loading ramp as Mrs. Smiths car cruised straight into the front of the store. [...]