LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 1, 2008 Sep 2, 2008
" I did not feel that way and thought I had expressed specific points with clarity; if I fell short I sincerely apologize. Fortunately, I do not claim to be "inerrant" or "infallible" and so can eaily acknowledge and correct the errors I make, when they are brought to my attention.However, in perusing your very brief comment, I did not see that you identified which specific point on which you find me in error, which causes some difficulty in correcting it.If you would please let you know which... (North County Times)
Gov. Palin says daughter is pregnant Sep 2, 2008
mclovin it wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:56 PM:" All's I can really say is what was Sen. McCain thinking when he selected Gov. Palin? He is already showing signs of senility and has pretty much just gave the Democrats a sure victory in the election. No way, no how is Gov. Palin qualified to be president if/when McCain kicks the bucket. I work in Alaska and I can't see Gov. Palin even being a Governor of a lower 48 State let alone a Vice President. She is pretty much a flunky of big business in Alaska... (Longview Daily News, WA)
What do you think of the GOP VP choice? Sep 1, 2008
Also Ran Aug 31, 2008 3:06 PM It proves that MCain is already showing signs of senility. Obama Momma Aug 31, 2008 5:06 PM Shows how badly McCain wants female votes. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Cindy: I'm Offended by Obama's Speech... Aug 31, 2008
a perfect match of senility and stupidity. Posted by: MccCain Ditz | Aug 30, 2008 2:41:59 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Longview Palin family proudly hears news that relative is McCain's pick for V.P. Aug 31, 2008
Local Yokel wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:33 PM:" Bad Boy: Tell me what Gov. Palin has accomplished. I realize you may not think much of our Constitution, and perhaps you think that Joe Biden is too long in the political tooth. But please tell me what experience Gov. Palin has which will make her a qualified leader of our armed forces at war, foreign policy negotiator, economic reconstructionist and a commanding figure in Congress. And if you can provide evidence of her qualifications without... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wooten thrilled Aug 30, 2008
How s senility working out for you. By jane. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nobody hits the Exacta... Aug 30, 2008
And McCain has repeatedly shown the symptoms of memory loss and senility. At this point I am really not worried that McCain will be elected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama casts McCain as rich, out of touch Aug 23, 2008
LOL Liberal (:-D) wrote on Aug 22, 2008 11:02 PM:" Let's face it, Barack hit the mother load with McSame's latest gaffe, and there are two major veins of ore that are ripe for the mining. There's the "out of touch with the average Joe" payload and the "age and senility" payload.Then theres the prospect of Mr. Flip Flop making these gaffes a weekly event. Its going to be a fun two months folks strap yourselves in! ". LOL Liberal (:-D) wrote on Aug 22, 2008 10:48 PM:" I love to hear... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 7, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
M: Either the earlier post from you to Realist, with the words, "Wow, Reardon..." disappeared, or I have entered senility, or you meant to type Realist and your subliminal took over. who knows. (North County Times)
Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later Aug 1, 2008
After the researchers adjusted their figures to take into account the effects of factors such as weight, physical activity and education, those with partners still had a 50 percent lower risk of showing signs of senility in later life compared to those who lived alone ... More than one in five of those who ruminated the least had signs of senility, compared to 14 percent of those who "usually ruminate.". (MEDLINEplus)
Trans fat battle being won on some fronts: report Jul 22, 2008
The FlashI read a piece in the local paper where trans fats also contribute to senility, and/or an urge to watch David Suzuki programs. Yep. (CTV.ca)
Alzheimer's patients need to be engaged citizens Jul 20, 2008
" ... Senility could fall the way polio did, if we invest now.". In light of the monumental personal losses and social burdens of Alzheimer's, medical research came to seem a moral imperative. (Newsday)
It's 'boo'-tifully Done Jul 14, 2008
In the course of 33 short scenes totaling little more than two hours, this scathing dysfunctional family portrait manages to pack in, among other things: alcoholism, multiple stillbirths, two onstage deaths, an emotional breakdown, senility, and a priest who interrupts his marriage counseling to deliver an impersonation of bacon frying. Now being revived in a superbly acted production by the Roundabout Theatre Company, the play has lost none of its propensity to make you squirm uncomfortably... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia Jul 4, 2008
There's no clear reason for the striking discrepancy, according to the study, which found signs of senility in a full 45 percent of women aged 90 and older from a southern California retirement community ... Dementia -- also known as senility -- refers to the mental confusion that can strike the elderly ... Researchers know little about how senility affects the so-called "oldest old" -- people 90 and older. (MEDLINEplus)
As memory and ability fade with advancing Alzheimer's, the disease turns its sufferers into fragile husks. With increasing life expectancy, it's a fate that awaits more and more of us. Jun 30, 2008
The normal, and common, results of aging are attributed to Alzheimer's -- plain old, garden-variety forgetful ness is out, and even senility has lost its dubious cachet; now every slippage, major or minor, is blamed on Alzheimer's. Maybe there's a superstitious hope that if we name and blame Alzheimer's, we don't, or won't, really have it. (NJ.com -- Times)
Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease Jun 27, 2008
Alzheimer's disease, which causes senility and can lead to death, affects an estimated 5. 2 million Americans. (MEDLINEplus)
Elderly Dementia and Delirium Jun 16, 2008
Alzheimer s disease, frontal lobe atrophy, Lewy body dementia, and multi-infarct (stroke related) dementia are common causes of elderly senility. These neurodegenerative diseases are irreversible. (Suite101.com)
O'Brien's beat blog Jun 16, 2008
I had not thought about Bobby s possible senility lately until the 3-2 loss to the Cubs the other night ... Nothing wrong with the approaching of senility. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves need to play like 1948 Jun 13, 2008
Senility should certainly be considered a medical condition that would render an individual incapable of managing a major league baseball team, and repeated lapses in memory is a definite warning sign. Guess Cox forgets what happens when Boyer and Acosta pitch in late & close situations 5 minutes after their latest failures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Editor's mailbag (May 26) Jun 5, 2008
Brian_ wrote on May 26, 2008 11:49 PM:" Perhaps Allan Jay Silver is incapable of breathing with his mouth closed. I find his suggestion that all of the woes of this country were caused during the last 7.5 years of a Republican administration, and that the United States was this magical economic paradise during the 8 years of the Clinton administration. What is essential is that people like Silver never be elevated to a position where they can dictate public policy. Vote for sanity, my friends,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
An age-old problem of hypocrisy Jun 4, 2008
We were an island of youth floating in a sea of senility. As the pre-movie ads rolled, I ate my choc-top with a growing sense of unease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
41 comments Jun 3, 2008
Carter's Nuclear 'Slip-Up' - HUMAN EVENTS. Carter's Nuclear 'Slip-Up'by Posted: 06/02/2008. (Human Events Online)
Care for Incontinent Pets May 25, 2008
OId age can lead to senility, which can be another cause of incontinence. An older animal is also often affected by muscular weakness, and when combined with polyuria (a higher volume of urine than is normal, due to illness or medications, like prednisone), the pressure from the full bladder on the weakend muscles results in involuntary urination. (Suite101.com)
Cannes Journal May 25, 2008
For nine days, the 61st Cannes Film festival had doddered along into a premature senility. What we got, mostly, were cautious reprises of top directors, earlier pictures from European minimalism, by Euro-faves like the Dardenne brothers and Nuri Bilge Ceylan (which, you have to admit, is a great name) to Hollywood gigantism from the Indiana Jones team. (Time.com)
On Your Mind May 21, 2008
But now, no. It appears it s senility, political correctness or his usual jumping over the aisle to embrace another liberal Democrat. Poor old fellow. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Take Ageism, Not Drivers, Off the Road May 20, 2008
Aging does not automatically result in dependency, frailty, and senility, except on The Simpsons. Why is the only reaction to advance-age drivers a terminal one -- "take away the car keys" -- that may have significant impact on housing, wellbeing, self-respect, quality of life, contributions to the community, and the list goes on. (RealtyTimes)
Should McCain's age, health matter? May 20, 2008
No, McLame s senility isn t a major factor, compared to his anger-management issues, his inconsistency, his arrogance, and his pigheaded stubbornness. Hey, he really IS the next incarnation of Bush, isn t he. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Veterans to march alone Apr 22, 2008
Now they bar the relatives of the old diggers from marching in their place, a positive sign of old age and senility in the management. Posted by: HUGHIE on April 22, 2008 8:19 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Does Jimmy Carter matter? Apr 17, 2008
Someone close to him should gently suggest he get some help with his senility and stop embarrassing himself and far more importantly, the image he portrays as a former president. By Mid-South Philosopher. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Judge considers release for man awaiting trial on fatal accident Apr 13, 2008
boscoe wrote on Apr 12, 2008 9:28 AM:" Has Callahan lost his mind? Senility? Keep this drunk in the hole until the trial. ". bmlm wrote on Apr 12, 2008 8:30 AM:" Callahan should recluse himself because of his obvious conflict of interest in this matter. If not, his judgeship should be revoked. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Time to think about Presidential legacies Apr 13, 2008
Our other two old presidents Eisenhower and Reagan both showed evidence of senility by the time they left office and they were younger than McCain when first elected. His legacy might very well consist of his choice for Vice-president. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
More Boomers taking care of their parentsLocal groups now offer support for emotional toll on caregivers Apr 5, 2008
"Back then, they called it 'hardening of the arteries,' or 'senility,' " Mondadori said. "They didn't call it Alzheimer's back when my mother was diagnosed. But that's what she had. Alzheimer's.". (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Jane Fonda: Obama! Apr 4, 2008
The Swamp: Jane Fonda: 'Obama. Primary/caucus results. (The Drudge Report)
New restrictions for older drivers Apr 4, 2008
The last time we had a USA President of that age, Ronald Reagan, it resulted in his senility causing an economic melt down and directly creating the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, and the entire Islamic fundamentalist movement and here in Australia, Old Joh Bjelke Petersen's senility gave us the most corrupted govt in Australia's history, should there not be tests on politicians at this age as well, or will we just do what we did to Howard, and vote them out of office after they destroy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
David, dethroned Apr 1, 2008
"Why did they bring the David inside? He should have remained where they put him on that night in May, 1504. Let the acid rain wash away his youth, erode his muscles, darken his Caucasoid skin, slump his militaristic strut. Let him get old with the Earth we are forcing into senility.". The male lecturer descends into a similar tipsy tirade. (Globe and Mail)
Alzheimer's tests beneficial for seniors Apr 1, 2008
"But senility and cognitive deficits are not typical of the aging process. They signal a disease process.". Doctors argue that older people need to think of the function of their mind as they would the condition of their heart or the stability of their blood pressure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk Mar 28, 2008
WEDNESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- A potbelly in middle age more than triples the risk of senility decades later, according to a large study that pinpoints a new link between obesity and dementia ... Overall, 16 percent of those studied developed dementia, also known as senility. (MEDLINEplus)
McCain's Payroll Prize Mar 28, 2008
Paul, escondido, caMar 27, 2008 @ 10:40 AMBob, If you think young people (anyone obviously younger than your fossilized cronies) would JUMP at a future reduction to their SSI benefits, you need to up the dosage on the Lithium your Doctor has been prescribing for your senility. Leprkin, Costa Mesa, CA Mar 27, 2008 @ 11:20 AM SHALL REAGAN CONSERVATIVES EXPEL PODHORETZ NEO-CONS. (Human Events Online)
Larger midsection linked to dementia Mar 27, 2008
The study of more than 6,000 people found that the more fat they had in their guts in their early to mid-40s, the greater their chances of becoming confused or showing other signs of senility as they aged. Those who had the largest midsections faced more than twice the risk of the leanest. (Boston Globe)
Huck and his amazing anecdotes Mar 19, 2008
Any hopes he had that Tony Blair would retire gracefully into early senility have been dashed. It's bad enough that Mr Blair will be roaming the world, glad-handing world leaders and taking chai with other international goodwill ambassadors like Angelina Jolie and Ginger Spice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Sister Springs Designed for R&R Mar 4, 2008
The springs were marketed for mineral baths and drinking waters to cure everything from sterility to senility. The mascot at West Baden Springs is Sprudel, rather than Pluto. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Try these steps to clear away brain fog Mar 4, 2008
But according to Consumer Reports On Health, research shows neither aging nor senility is typically to blame for clouded thinking. What, then, is turning on the fog machine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
When doctors should share personal stories Mar 3, 2008
They are not paying to hear about their internist's hot flashes or their neurologist's father's increasing senility. And certainly, psychiatric patients are not helped by hearing of the obsessional tendencies or kinky dreams of the treating physician. (Boston Globe)
Consumer Reports: Clear away the brain fog Feb 25, 2008
But according to Consumer Reports On Health, research shows that neither aging nor senility is typically to blame for clouded thinking. What, then, is turning on the fog machine. (Montana Standard, MT)
Families eventually must decide whats best for ailing pets Feb 20, 2008
They also may show signs of senility. They go outside and forget why they re out there. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama: Old Wine, New Bottle Feb 15, 2008
Obama may be shiny, bright and new, but his ideas are suffering from senility ... Obama may be shiny, bright and new, but his ideas are suffering from senility. (Townhall.com)
Cowboy strikes a historical note Feb 10, 2008
"They are going to drag me kicking and screaming into senility," he said. Reach the reporter at anne. (AZCentral -- News)
Hildreth on Health: Keep your body healthy by using it Feb 6, 2008
It reduces the chances of senility and Alzheimer s. Healthy cells will regenerate and become more responsive ... Over the next while, I will break each of these down and be more specific as to what will reduce our chances of senility and Alzheimer s, back and hip degeneration, and sexual dysfunction. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Prep Crosses Fingers For Finalists Jan 25, 2008
She also recommends that elderly people keep their minds active to stave off senility. Ellie is interested in several colleges and is looking at ones with labs that study similar things as her research. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Does Your Cat Have Alzheimers? Jan 23, 2008
12-year-old Cardhu had chronic kidney failure and controlled hypertension, and showed signs of senility -- inappropriate vocalisation and occasional episodes of disorientation. His condition spurred her on to research diseases of ageing in cats, particularly CDS and dementia. (Suite101.com)
High Blood Pressure In Older Adults Traced To Gene's Effects In Blood Vessels Jan 15, 2008
24, 1998) Just because you're getting older doesn't mean senility is inevitable. In fact, a Swedish study published in this month's Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association suggests. (Science Daily)
Temporary Amnesia, Confusion Raise Stroke, Dementia Risk Dec 27, 2007
Patients with non-focal incidents had a 56 percent higher risk of stroke and 59 percent higher risk of senility than those who didn't experience such a problem. "Our findings challenge the strong but unfounded conviction that non-focal [incidents] are harmless," the authors wrote. (Health-Finder)
* World News Quick Take Dec 18, 2007
A 100-year-old Japanese man who was arrested after his car hit an umbrella held by a child said driving was his ticket to avoiding senility. "Driving helps me from going senile because it keeps me alert," police in Sendai quoted the driver, Masaru Hori, as saying. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Surgeon Takes A Scalpel To Words Dec 9, 2007
"I'm in the prime of my senility," he offers by way of apology. A year ago, after long deliberation, he walked into the Yale anatomy lab and announced his wish to donate his body. (FOX61, CT)
* Chen applauds successes of traditional medicine Dec 3, 2007
Addressing the opening of the 14th International Congress of Oriental Medicine at National Taiwan University's International Convention Center, Chen said that traditional Oriental medicine has provided a major alternative to Western medicine, particularly in the treatment of chronic diseases and senility. Chen said that as a result of the clinically proven results of Oriental medicine, the WHO said in 2002 that member countries should incorporate traditional medicine into their national health... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
THE FAR SIDE OF PERFECT / Keeping up with the Jetsons Nov 9, 2007
Perhaps I should start doing that Sudoku puzzle in the paper to stay one step ahead of senility. The only problem is that I stopped getting the paper. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Do you agree with the coach? Nov 8, 2007
Its time for Don to be sent to an old folks home because it is obvious that he is suffering from senility. By Keith. (The Palm Beach Post)
At 100, Peggy's having a high old time Nov 1, 2007
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'Scots don't want to work' Oct 29, 2007
Senility is a terrible disease especially when if affects fine lads like Jackie. or has he simply spent too many years inhaling too many toxic fumes. (Scotsman)
Fires spotted from space Oct 26, 2007
even as all of us boomers are retirin, senility has not totally set in. We changed the world once. (MSNBC)
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Oct 22, 2007
Forgetfulness Doesn't Always Mean Senility. Alzheimer's Disease is a terrible illness. (Suite101.com)
Republicans Outraged at Stark's Comments Oct 19, 2007
House Republican leaders have publicly called on Rep. to apologize for his comments today regarding American troops in Iraq or resign from his position. (Human Events Online)
Your say: Howard calls a November 24 election Oct 15, 2007
The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: News Blog. Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Like it or not, age happens Oct 1, 2007
on't worry about senility, my grandfather used to say, hen it hits you, you won't know it. Bill Cosby. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Alzheimer’s Walk primed to help others stroll down Memory Lane Sep 30, 2007
The disease first was identified about a century ago, but it is estimated it existed long before but was referred to as senility or by other names. More than 5 million Americans suffer from the affliction, and there is no cause or cure. (News Enterprise Online)