Is it too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day? Better not ask your significant other that. The CDs in my Top Ten list can melt the hardest of hearts, whether you’re trying to rekindle an old flame, start a new one burning, or merely hoping to make up for last year. Pop, R&B, doo-wop, soul, lounge, country, and more… here’s my pick for the ten greatest Oldies albums for lovers.

For Lovers Only! originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 06:59:52.

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Spring may be far from in the air, but with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’m taking a look at the greatest oldies romantic duets of the 50s, 60s, and 70s… not just the obvious pledges of love and devotion (although they’re here, too), but also funny, sad, tragic, and otherwise unconventional duets that symbolize the perils of love as well as the joys. Check out the greatest oldies duets list here.

The Greatest Oldies Duets of All Time originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 07:01:57.

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Not just oldies that get a lot of play at weddings, or oldies that mention weddings, but a little bit of both… my picks for the ten best oldies to play at your nuptials (or someone else’s). It’s that time of year again, so take a look at this list, compare prices, hear the songs in question, and buy ‘em right here.

The Top 20 Wedding Oldies, Part One originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 07:04:49.

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The winners for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards are in, and I’ve got the full list right here — or, at least, the nominees and winners oldies music lovers care about, the pop and rock radio favorites of the Fifties, Sixties, and Seventies. Some of these folks are making the best music of their careers, and some, in my opinion, anyway, are just marking time. But you can decide for yourself with this guide, which features clips from all the nominated songs and details on all the nominated albums. Read about the oldies artists who won or were nominated for the 52nd Grammys here.

The 52nd Annual Grammys: The Winners! originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 11:50:32.

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LISTEN TO GTO 107 AND TERRY BELL IN THE MORNINGS TO VOTE ON YOUR FAVORITE ROCK N’ ROLL BAND. WE’RE DOWN TO THE FINALISTS AND THINGS ARE GETTING  HOT. E-MAIL terry@sokradio.com OR CALL 580-226-1070 TO VOTE.

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Soul’s first retro phenomenon is also the one that refuses to die… at least in the UK, its place of origin. Why did kids in the North of England decide to revere flop singles that imitated Motown, and how did it develop into a complete subculture? Find out more in this list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Northern Soul.

The Northern Soul FAQ originally appeared on About.com Oldies Music on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 04:56:32.

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What does the future hold for older adults?

Living to age 100 will be more common, we’ll depend more on the Internet to manage our health and make friends, and we’ll focus increased attention on positive thinking as a route to longevity and good health.

These are among the trends forecast by Mather Lifeways (MLIA), a company that manages community living and care facilities and has a special interest in quality-of-life issues for older adults.

While there are no surprises among MLIA’s predictions, it’s interesting to consider what life may look like for older adults in the next 10 years or so.

Other predictions include:

• Scientists will demonstrate the role that healthy lifestyles play in increasing an enzyme called telomerase, which MLIA says boosts our immune systems and may increase longevity.
• Researchers will focus on how elements in food affect our ability to fight disease. One example is resveratrol–found in the skin of red grapes–that may affect health and longevity.
• Genetic research on preventing DNA mutations will help to prevent diseases like cancer.
• The future will be rosy for older adults who think “green”–green jobs, volunteering and a focus on eco-friendly hobbies and lifestyles that help to protect our planet.

Trend Analysis Shows Bright Future for Older Adults originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 06:33:21.

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Did you know that one in four U.S. households provides caregiver support to someone?

Whether you choose to be a caregiver for a friend or family member–or you are a professional caregiver–you know that caregiving can take a toll on a caregiver’s physical and emotional health.

That’s why it’s so important for caregivers to practice good self-care.

Too often, the wrong people become caregivers, or the stresses of caregiving contribute to an atmosphere in which the caregiver becomes angry or neglectful. In either case, elder abuse can be the result.

To address the issue of caregiver stress and elder abuse, the National Center on Elder Abuse created a report called, “Preventing Elder Abuse by Family Caregivers.” It was written in 2002 but contains useful information about how caregiver stress contributes to elder abuse, how to avoid situations that lead to elder abuse, and how to get help if you suspect elder abuse.

Prevent Elder Abuse by Caregivers originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 19:59:26.

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