How a World Record Holder Swimmer Stays at The Top of Her Game
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This picture was taken when Cook broke a world record for the 50 to 54 year old category. Her time was 2 minutes and change.
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Seniors are Embracing Medical Marijuana
Zelda Fassler never thought she would call herself a marijuana user.
According to the journal on Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 3% of people over the age of 65 used marijuana in 2015. In 2013, that number was only 1.4%.
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Retired Maestro Helps Older Adults Stay Active
Retired conductor David Dworkin is nearly 85 years old, but he’s as active as ever and doing his part to help other older adults remain active as w
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Aging with Bipolar Disorder
The Bridge NY helps senior citizens with behavioral and mental health challenges thrive
Rhoda Wilson, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 28, works hard on her appearance to counteract the stereotypical image of a person with mental illness.
(Illustration by Hailey Morey for WFUV News)
Strike A Chord: Play4Autism Racks Up Points for Kids and their Parents
A Christmas day tennis game inspired Greg Vasicek to create a community for autistic athletes
Greg Vasicek tosses a ball with one of the boys who come to the open sports program run by Play4Autism, a social sports support group.
Strike a Chord: Autism Acceptance
Inclusivity and understanding are the pathways to accepting and getting to know the people around us.
Photo Courtesy: Chas Duncan, Wikimedia Commons
Strike a Chord: Autism and the Job Hunt
Only 14% of people with autism have jobs that pay. Two initiatives are trying to change that.
Many companies employ Autism at Work programs to increase employment opportunities for people on the spectrum.
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Strike A Chord: Teaching Autistic Children How To Swim Can Help Them Reach Beyond The Finish Line
Florencio Flores-Palomo faced his fear of water to create a swimming organization to empower special needs children
The pool at New Settlement Community Center where typical children and children with special needs learn how to swim in small groups with instructors.
Strike A Chord: Teacher Shortage Impacts Success of Special Needs Children
About 20 percent of children in New York City public schools have disabilities, including autism.
Jeanne Alter of the Kennedy Children Center says students there mostly learn in the morning and get to play with Legos and other toys later in the school day.
Strike a Chord: Why Does The Vaccine-Autism Debate Still Linger?
20 years ago a physician claimed that vaccinating your child would put them at risk for autism. President Trump agrees.
In 1998, a physician namedAndrew Wakefield published a paper that linked vaccinations with Autism. It would set off a 20 year debate among doctors, scientists, policy makers, and parents.
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