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I have just finished reading several articles in some psychiatric journals that were discussing the treatment of ADHD in children as well as adults.  Not surprisingly, they concluded that the only treatment consisted of the use of psychoactive drugs - stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderal, or antidepressants. When it came to a non-pharmacologic approach, their conclusion was … [Read more...] about Treating ADHD

I suspect that many readers of the Put Old on Hold Journal are seniors with adult (or semi-adult) grandchildren as I am. I find myself being continually amazed and frustrated over the way these young people think and act. I don't know whether I'm stuck in the past with obsolete ideas or whether these young people "just don't get it." Here's my story. I have a 25-year-old … [Read more...] about A Modern Educational Phenomenon

Passage of the Social Security Act in the 1930s did more  than institutionalize retirement. It also set into motion the gradual development of a leisure oriented retirement mindset and lifestyle that has become the norm and model for the retirement years. In my opinion, that model is the worst thing that has happened to healthy older people because a leisure oriented lifestyle … [Read more...] about What’s Going On In Your Head?

During the final moments of your life, you aren’t going to review what title you held or your bank balance. You’re going to review what you feel about how you experienced your life. This is your opportunity to answer the following questions with no limitations, no judgment or criticism of your answers. This is between you and you. Remind yourself that at the end of your … [Read more...] about What Do You Want and What Stops You from Having It?

It was September 1956. My wife and I had just decided to take a short trip to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving weekend. Back then, Vegas was a good place to go over Thanksgiving because it was a family holiday and most people stayed home with family. When I happened to mention it to my friend Dave, he immediately started reaching for his wallet. He fished out a $1.00 bill and he … [Read more...] about What Are the Odds?

OH, they are smooth but, actually, not as smooth as they THINK they are !!! Isn’t that usually the case??? I’m sure there are females who do this same thing but I am now speaking of males. Seems as though all of them read a guidebook on ‘how to outtalk  AND OUTWIT OTHERS. They surely do try. We, of course, have seen all this before. We are smart enough not to be taken in by all … [Read more...] about Ladies, Beware Of “Romance Scammers”

When I went to pharmacy school in the late 1940s, I was one of  only four women in my graduating class. Today, women dominate the industry. Yes, I call it an "industry" -- it used to be a profession that required extensive knowledge about the purpose and preparation of natural substances -- roots, berries, leaves, etc. -- to help deal with health issues. That was before Big … [Read more...] about The New “Kickass” Woman-A Personal Perspective

When my son was about 8 years old, he and I belonged to the YMCA Indian Guides which is a program for fathers and sons to do things together such as camp outs, hikes, fishing trips, crafts and contests. An annual event was the kite fly during which each father/son team would design and build a kite. Prizes were awarded for highest flier, biggest, smallest, most unusual, … [Read more...] about Product Development and the U.S. Air Force