Aging Well in the Gorge April 15th 2020
During every crisis, what surfaces like flowers in a garden or weeds in my backyard? Scams. And this pandemic is no exception – particularly concerning the Economic Impact Payments that I discussed last week. The IRS wants you to take extra care during this time and to remember the IRS isn’t going to call asking […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 8th 2020
Many of us have complained about being on fixed income, but during times like these where thousands are losing their jobs, (including older adults who are working part-time) an adequate fixed income feels pretty good. But to help those who are feeling the financial pain of the COVID-19 pandemic, part of the trillion dollar package […]
Aging in the Gorge April 1st 2020
Lives have been lost and routines have been disrupted. By now, most people are taking the pandemic seriously: social distancing, hand washing and sanitizing (although I think my wife is taking it too seriously when she insists I stay six feet away!) With all the anxiety and uncertainty, “When is this going to end?”, we […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 25th 2020
Do you feel as if you’re an actor in an episode of Twilight Zone – living in an alternate universe? I wish we could change the channel, but this pandemic crisis is real – turning our world upside down: church services and events canceled; volunteers no longer needed; and we are told to stay […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 18th 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives across the globe: cancellations and closures, travel restrictions, layoffs or reduced hours, empty shelves and worse – deaths. It is a serious threat particularly for us older adults over 60. But we can do our part to protect ourselves and others by washing our hands often – Wet, Lather, […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 11th 2020
Over the last month the Center has received several calls from individuals who have received spam calls. So, I guess it’s time for the semi-annual reminder on how to avoid scams – even for those of us who think “How could a person be that stupid?” But with the scams becoming increasing sophisticated, any of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 4th 2020
You can’t turn on the television or the radio without hearing about the new coronavirus – officially called COVID-19. It’s particularly scary not knowing how far the virus will eventually spread in the U.S. My daughter was so worried she cancelled her flight from San Diego to San Jose to see a K-pop concert – […]
Aging Well in the Gorge February 26th 2020
Last week a friend asked, “How old are you?” I’m not at that stage in my life when I can start bragging about my age, but I told her anyway, “I’m 72”. “Wow, you don’t look 72” was her response. I knew she intended that to be a compliment, and I usually I take it […]
Aging Well in the Gorge February 19th 2020
If you don’t experience joint pain or stiffness consider yourself lucky because most everyone I know does – and Arthritis is usually the culprit. According to my go-to site for health information, Medline Plus (Health Information from the U.S. Library of Medicine) there are many types of Arthritis but Osteoarthritis is the most common. Some […]
Aging Well in the Gorge February 12th 2020
How many times have you felt embarrassed because you’d just met someone and a day latter you could not remember their name no matter how hard you tried? Don’t worry, it happens to folks of all ages. The good news is there are tricks you can use to improve your ability to remember names. 1. […]