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Bill Ward

Bill Ward is a freelance wine, food, travel and lifestyle writer. His “Liquid Assets” column runs in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and he has a wine website, www.decant-this.com, with a blog and a travel-itinerary service. He won a James Beard Award in 2004 for a series on Italian regional cuisine. He lives in the Minneapolis suburb of Hopkins, Minn., with his wife, Sandy.

Addictions

Why Older Adults With Addictions Fare Better in Age-Tailored Rehab

Experts explain the particular issues older addicts face
January 9, 2020
Alzheimer's

Can Any Good Come From Alzheimer's?

Some find that relationships among family members heal and deepen
October 14, 2019
Living Memorials

'Living Memorials' Allow Tributes Before Loved Ones Die

Gaining in popularity, the gatherings differ in types and purpose
March 25, 2019
Dying at Home

How Realistic Is Dying at Home?

The difference between where Americans would prefer to die and where they do
December 6, 2018
Hospice Massage

The Comfort of Hospice Massage at Life's End

Hospice massage was once distrusted, but now helps thousands die comfortably
August 14, 2018
Dementia Cottages

New Cottages Designed for Older Adults With Dementia

Use of daylight, warm colors and a person-centered approach make a difference
April 5, 2018
Sleep

What We Now Know About Poor Sleep in Older Adults

Why sleep is so important for good health and what we've been doing wrong
April 6, 2017
learn language

Too Old to Learn a Language? Don't Believe It

As an older adult, you have skills that can help — and your brain will thank you
March 3, 2017
hospice

Hospice Music Therapy Provides Support for Dying Patients

The treatment can also ease isolation and help with pain, advocates say
February 7, 2017
taste

Why Am I Losing My Sense of Taste?

It's not necessarily due to age. Other factors may be causing this.
November 16, 2016
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