Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'elder'

The Elders: Moral Authority Without Superpowers

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:10:00 EST

The group consists of a dozen former world leaders who tackle global issues such as war, poverty and human rights, as a group of elders would resolve conflicts in an African village. Musician Peter Gabriel came up with the concept in 1999.

'Elders' Say Suffering In Zimbabwe Widespread

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:19:00 EST

A group of world leaders, including Jimmy Carter and Kofi Annan tried to enter Zimbabwe over the weekend to assess the growing food and humanitarian crisis. They were barred, but reports coming from the country indicate the situation is "much worse than anything that we had imagined," Carter said.

Nuns Forgive, But Can't Forget, Violent Parishioner

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:47:00 EST

In 1996, a mentally ill parishioner attacked a community of elderly nuns in Waterville, Maine, killing two. The incident forced the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to reconsider the meaning of forgiveness and trust.

CDC Names Healthiest, Unhealthiest Cities

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Burlington, Vt., was just named the healthiest city in America by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ninety-two percent of residents there say they are in good or great health. The CDC also named America's most unhealthy city. That dubious honor goes to Huntington, W.Va. Nearly half of the residents there are obese. And half the elderly population have lost all their teeth.

Civil Rights Elder Sees Dream Come True

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:35:00 EST

Dorothy Height began her civil rights career during the Great Depression. Since then, Height has become one of the country's most notable champions of equal rights. Now, at 96 years old, Height reflects on the election of the country's first African American president.

Antibodies To 1918 Flu Found In Elderly Survivors

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:28:00 EDT

In the journal Nature, scientists report the antibodies were able to protect mice infected with a variant of the 1918 flu virus. The discovery is helping scientists understand what it might take to battle a modern flu pandemic.

Study: Runners Live Longer

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A good jog can stave off some effects of aging according to a Stanford University study. The lead author of the study discusses why she thinks elderly runners showed fewer disabilities and lived longer than their non-jogging counterparts.

Beijing's Other Games: Dancing In The Park

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:09:00 EDT

As the Olympics claim center stage in Beijing, elderly Chinese gather in local parks to dance, play pingpong and exercise. Many say the outdoor activities have improved their health.

Assisted Living Firm Rejects Medicaid, Evicts Elderly

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:54:00 EDT

Assisted Living Concepts, a nationwide chain of assisted living facilities, promised elderly residents that if money ran out, they could pay for services with Medicaid. A change in company policy means Medicaid is no longer accepted and those who cannot pay are being evicted.

Study Shows Increase In Elderly Bankruptcy

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A new AARP-funded study shows an alarming increase in bankruptcy filings among Americans 55 and older. It's not just baby boomer demographics at work. Harvard Law School's Elizabeth Warren, one of the study's authors, talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the trend and its implications.

After Vote, Elderly To Pay Less For Mental Health Care

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Last week, Congress passed a bill over the president's objections that eliminated a pay cut for doctors — but what went almost unnoticed is that it cut the co-payment seniors pay for mental health services from 50 percent to 20 percent.

Geriatric Care For Animals

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:26:00 EDT

As veterinary medicine improves, zoo animals are living far beyond their normal lifespans. Andrea Seabrook visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to see how keepers there care for an elderly elephant.

Elders: Mugabe Cannot Lead

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

"The Elders," a leading human rights group, is demanding that longtime Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe step down. Mugabe was sworn in on Sunday amid allegations of violence and intimidation of the opposition. Former Irish President Mary Robinson and Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, both members of "The Elders," discuss the situation.

Elderly Couple Among First Gay Marriages in Calif.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:33:00 EDT

In California, two elderly women were one of the first same-sex couples to marry in the state. Their marriage begins a busy week for county registrars around the Golden State. The state's Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Monday.

The Joy of Bragging Rights at the Bid Whist Table

Mon, 26 May 2008 13:05:00 EDT

Bid whist is the African-American community's grand elder to the common card game "spades." Whist is all about art, style, tradition — and smack talking. It's also a gathering point for friends and family as they throw down at the card table.

Alzheimer's Threat Grows

Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

As the U.S. population ages, the number of people with Alzheimer's could more than triple over the next four decades. While most will be elderly, about 10 percent will develop the disease before the age of 65, often in their 40s or 50s.

Medicare a Key Issue in Generational Divide

Sun, 04 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Older and younger voters are split this year as never before. And the future of the massive Medicare health program for the elderly promises to pit generations against each other, even more as retiring baby boomers prepare to swell its ranks.

Northwest Pakistan Peace Deal in the Works

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Pakistani officials are trying to arrange a peace deal with tribal elders in northwest Pakistan. Previous attempts have failed, but there is optimism this time because a Pashtun nationalist party, the ANP, is involved in the negotiations. NPR's Philip Reeves reports from Islamabad.

Supreme Court Upholds Indiana's Voter ID Law

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can require voters to show identity cards, rejecting arguments that this amounts to an unconstitutional burden, especially on the elderly and minority groups.

High Court Supports Indiana Voter ID Law

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Supreme Court backs an Indiana law that requires voters to show government-issued photo ID cards when they cast ballots. The challengers of the law say it puts an undue burden on many, including the poor and the elderly.

Pakistan, Militants Negotiate Peace Deal

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Pakistani government and elders of a militant tribe on the border of Afghanistan are negotiating a pact that would expel foreign members of al-Qaida, but not home-grown members of the Taliban. The hope is to rein in domestic attacks organized by Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, who is accused of being behind the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Son Posts Ad for Pub Mates for Elderly Dad

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In a very British twist on match-making, a son fixed his father up with pub mates. Mike Hammond felt bad after his dad moved to a retirement home filled with women who weren't into evenings at the pub. So, Hammond posted an ad at the post office offering $14 an hour to share a pint with his dad.

Young Alaskan Sees Changing Way of Life

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:05:00 EDT

Matthew Gilbert could have a front-row seat on climate change if he chooses to stay and watch. The 28-year-old lives in Arctic Village, Alaska, where village elders point to evidence of climate warming.

China Demographic Crisis: Too Many Boys, Elderly

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT

There's growing opposition in China to the government's one-child policy, which has resulted in having too many boys. Males may soon find it difficult to find a wife and an aging population may hurt the nation's economic growth.

Jury to Decide Fate of 'Black Widows'

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A Los Angeles jury hears closing arguments in the trial of two elderly women charged with murder in an insurance scam. The women, both in their seventies, were named as beneficiaries on policies held by homeless men who were killed by hit-and-run car accidents.