This Active Life Archives

This Active Life November 2004

A Message from the President

Raise Your Voice, Vote Your Choice
No matter whom you back for President or for other national and state offices up for grabs this month, we know that getting involved in the political debates, and speaking out about critical issues affecting children and seniors, will help shape our policies for years to come.
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Cover Story

Looking for a new creative outlet—or even a dash of fame and fortune? Then you may be ready to tackle that long-delayed book project. NEA-Retired authors share the joys and pitfalls of going from closet to published writer.
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Member Profiles

Deborah Duffy (Texas), Cheryl Sarvis (Georgia), and Arnetta Depp (Ohio) share their retirement tips.
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People

Michigan member Bill Horning jumped and spun his way to a gold medal at a national figure skating com-petition. Elaine Mendzela's tai chi classes help relax the masses in New Hampshire.
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My Contribution

Her friends warned her it was foolish to challenge the nation's biggest HMO. But California member Mary-Edith Blum refused to give up her fight against poor treatment. She recently won her case—and an award of $100,000 in a test of the state's laws on "elder abuse."
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Ask the Expert

Making the Leap to Cell Phones
Nearly 5 percent of Americans fell victim to identity theft last year. Follow these tips and cut the risk that someone will steal your good name.
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Books

Reinventing Retirement
Only a century ago, most Americans worked until they dropped. Or, at best, scraped out a few quiet years at home after quitting the mill or the shop. Now, increasing numbers of us are spending two, three, even four decades in retirement. Doing what?
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