Protecting Against Telemarketing Schemes and Other Fraud
Senior citizens are commonly targeted by con artists and other fraud schemers. To help combat this problem, the FBI offers many tips for seniors to protect against telemarketing fraud, Medicare scams and other common schemes. Below is FBI material on senior fraud—to find out more, visit www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/seniors. Read more
At Léman Prep, Critical Thinking is Key
Pre-K through 12th grade immerses students in globally charged curriculum
By Anam Baig
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, part of the Meritas group of international private and boarding college prep schools, promises a dynamic, culturally aware education for all of its pre-kindergarten through high school students.
Formerly known as Claremont Preparatory School, it was acquired by the Meritas Family of Schools, a conglomerate of prep schools, last April. It was renamed Léman Manhattan Preparatory School after its sister schools, Collège du Léman in Switzerland and Léman International School in Chengdu, China. Read more
Lifelong Learning with Baruch’s CAPS
Baruch College has a program in its Division of Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) for anyone looking to expand their skillset or fulfill a personal goal. Courses range from accounting to yoga, with many costing as little as $150. One of the largest CUNY colleges, Baruch is always evolving, determined to bring relevant education to meet ever-changing interests and career trends. Read more
New York College of Health Professions and The Open Center, a Match Made in Chakra
New collaboration offers courses in holistic care for nurses
By Sean Creamer
The New York College of Health Professions, which is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, has been offering education in the fields of Western, holistic and integrative medicine for 30 years. After great success in their Long Island location in Syosset and two locations in New York City, the college will now collaborate with the world-famous Open Center to hold continuing education classes for even more students, starting Feb. 3. Read more
Getting the Mind to Listen to Resolutions
Yoga & meditation can help make your New Year’s pledges stick
Staying healthy requires more than an impulsive New Year’s resolution and a spanking new gym membership. To nix bad habits for good and maintain positive changes to your body in 2012, fitness experts argue that the first and biggest change starts with the mind. Read more
An Age-Old Problem, Alcoholism, Also Hits the Aged
By Fred Cicetti
Q. My wife and I recently moved into a retirement community. I’ve noticed a lot of people I’d call alcoholics in this community. Do seniors drink more in these places?
Last-Minute Books for Little Ones
By Josh Rogers
First rule about buying books for infants and toddlers: Don’t get hung up on “age appropriate.” Second rule, with apologies to James Carville: It’s the pictures, stupid.
Oh yeah, and the words.
Upper West Side Stocking Stuffers
From flying sharks to handmade winter wear, you won’t have to travel far to find that special holiday gift for a loved one. Read more
‘Tis the Season for Holiday & Winter Blues
By Laura Shin
While department stores dress up their windows and shoppers search for the perfect gifts, those who work in the mental health profession prepare for the holidays in a different way: making sure New Yorkers stay healthy and happy during the holiday season. Read more
A Sweet & Healthy Holiday Treat
Real benefits to eating dark chocolate—in moderation
It’s that time of year again, when friends and family get together to celebrate the holidays and your diet gets ditched as you indulge in all of the wonderful and fattening treats of the season. But before you despair, there is actually one treat that is good for you: dark chocolate. Read more
