Aging Well in the Gorge May 15th 2018
Okay, time for a pop quiz. What annoying situations would you like to stop? Drivers following too closely on the freeway? People leaving the lights on? Your spouse telling you “Stop mumbling!” For me, robocalls – those unsolicited automated phone calls, would be at the top of my list. At the Center I’ve heard many […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 15th 2018
Okay, time for a pop quiz. What annoying situations would you like to stop? Drivers following too closely on the freeway? People leaving the lights on? Your spouse telling you “Stop mumbling!” For me, robocalls – those unsolicited automated phone calls, would be at the top of my list. At the Center I’ve heard many […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 8th 2018
Americans are living longer and healthier. And to celebrate this good news, the month of May has been designated Older American’s Month. This year’s theme is “Engage at Every Age” because you are never too old (or young) to find a new direction that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But which way […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 1st 2018
I can’t imagine anyone who hasn’t been affected by Cancer – whether themselves or through a friend of relative. But the American Cancer Society is working to change that. You can help by supporting Relay for Life which raises money for the American Cancer Society and brings communities together to remember lost loved ones, and […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 24th 2018
They’re coming! They’re coming! No, not the Russians, but the new Medicare cards which are starting to be mailed out this month and will continue to be mailed on a rolling basis over the next year. To be prepared, there are several details about the new cards you should know according to the Medicare.gov website. […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 17th 2018
It seems as if every national organization or cause has designated a week or day to recognize their efforts. For example, this week is “Spring Astronomy Week”, “National Pet ID Week”; and I just have to mention “Interstate Mullet Toss Weekend” which has become one of the biggest beach parties on the gulf coast; raising […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 10th 2018
When I was growing up, my family always played cards when we went camping. The four of us would play Hearts, Pinochle, and the family favorite Euchre – which we still play whenever the McKays get together. (And if you would like to play Euchre, call the Center and we’ll see if we can get […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 3rd 2018
We all know walking is one of the best exercises, but why is walking with a group such a good idea when you can walk by yourself at any time you want? On reason is that “any time” you want often becomes “no time” at all. I’ve been telling myself for the last two years […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 27th 2018
Who do you call if you have questions about services and supports for older adults? One of the agencies you could have called was the Region Nine Area Agency on Aging (AAA) which served Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler counties and was administered by the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments (MCCOG). But because of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge March 20th 2018
Yeah, it’s finally spring! I know I’m supposed to appreciate the special beauty of winter, but I just can’t help feeling relieved when spring finally returns. But there is one downside. With the arrival of spring, my wife has this Pavlovian response to clean the house. Usually I have resisted, but this year it’s going […]