Aging Well in the Gorge August 30th 2016
After last week’s column, I received a phone message from a friend I’ve known for a long time (I could say an old friend, but these days I try to avoid to avoid using the word old) reminding me of the risks associated with taking statins. It was a good point. Statins, as is the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 23rd 2016
John C. Maxwell, an American author and speaker, talks about two kinds of pride: “Good pride” representing our dignity and self-respect; and “bad pride” – the deadly sin of superiority composed of conceit and arrogance. As we age, sometimes we let that “bad” pride” get in the way when making decisions about our own well-being. […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 16th 2016
Since 1966, Medicare has been critical to the health and wellbeing of older adults. But it will be facing significant challenges and the fall elections could have a significant impact on the future of Medicare and your healthcare coverage. What are some of the challenges? 1. Healthcare spending is nearly five times higher for those […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 9th 2016
Often I write about the importance of volunteers to the Center and to all the local non-profits in the area. At the Center, volunteers have started and lead most of the activities including many of the exercise and movement classes, card games, quilters and more. But the Center is always looking for new ideas, and […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 2nd 2016
Can you tell the difference between the color of lemonade and apple cider? It could come in handy during the summer and I’ll tell why later. Last week’s heat wave reminded me of the importance of staying hydrated – especially for older adults who are more susceptible to the dangers of dehydration. But it is […]