Aging Well in the Gorge July 25th 2018
How is it my wife and I can watch a British mystery and six months later watch the same show and still can’t remember who’s the villain until the last five minutes. It’s a little disconcerting – but it does give us a chance to enjoy the same show more than once! The same can […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 18th 2018
Once the temperature reaches the inevitable 100 degrees, it’s a good time to be reminded about how to stay safe in the heat. And since it’s not like you haven’t heard it all before, this year here is a short test to see what you still remember. #1. The heat should be taken seriously because: […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 11th 2018
Last week I felt I was playing the game “What day is it?” The official fireworks were on a Saturday – in June, (although moving the fireworks to Saturday may seem blasphemous, I did enjoy sleeping in on Sunday morning since the fireworks ended an hour and a half past my regular bedtime); the July […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 4th 2018
I hope you are enjoying the 4th of July holiday. I’ll be home celebrating a day off by working in the yard and taking care of other chores my wife has planned for me. But it is also a time to celebrate this great country we live in. And as older Americans, the benefits we […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 26th 2018
Do you consider yourself in good shape? I don’t mean becoming another Charles Atlas, but having the ability to do the things you enjoy doing without feeling limited. For example, I may no longer be able to run a five-minute mile, (Why would I want to go through that pain again!), but I would like […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 19th 2018
This week is a little of “this” and a little of “that” – sharing some of the events at the Center you might find interesting. The Center’s durable medical equipment loan closet is probably the Center’s most popular service. You can borrow a variety of medical equipment at no cost – although a $10 donation […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 12th 2018
Although it might be easier in small towns, these days it is harder to stay involved and connected to our communities as we age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation – which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect is a concern world-wide and can affect […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 5th 2018
We all want to live longer and healthier lives. And advances in the health sciences have made that possible. But those advances are not a product of best guesses or anecdotal information. They have been based on evidence-based research. One institution in Oregon that is highly regarded for its research and expertise in aging is […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 29th 2018
Who knew I would have to be a speed reader to enjoy watching television. But with my hearing loss, closed captions have been a lifesaver – so I can actually follow the intricate plot lines of my favorite British mysteries. But are there times when you wish there were closed captions for your telephone? Well […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 22nd 2018
When I hear about age-friendly communities it is usually concerning the inclusion of older adults, including those at the oldest ages, so they can stay connected and actively participate in community activities; and for older adults who can no longer care for themselves providing appropriate supports. But that is just the quick and dirty explanation. […]