Aging Well in the Gorge October 27th 2015
Fear. How many of our decisions are driven by this unpleasant emotion that often controls our lives? Afraid of seeing the doctor about a persistent cough, fearing the worse. Afraid of expressing what we really want to our adult children, because it may hurt their feelings. Afraid of starting a new activity because we might […]
Aging Well in the Gorge October 20th 2015
You may have received the Center’s request for financial help to finish the Center’s UpLifting Elevator Campaign. And with the request, I thought it might be a good time to provide an update as to where the Center is on the project. The good news is we are two thirds of the way to […]
Aging Well in the Gorge October 13th 2015
If you are the curious sort, at the Center at 11:00 on every Tuesday except the third, you can attend the Center’s Tuesday Lecture. And even though you may think you have been around the block a few times, I guarantee you will learn something new. For example, last Tuesday, Rite-Aid pharmacist Chryll Cromier discussed […]
Aging Well in the Gorge October 6th 2015
We all age differently, some of us better than others, but we all grow older. It is one of the certainties of life – and only in science fiction is it otherwise. But the changes that take place can affect many of our everyday activities – especially our ability to drive. In America, and particularly […]
Aging Well in the Gorge September 29th 2015
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th and you have until December 7th to make changes to your Medicare Advantage, Medigap or prescription drug plans. You should be receiving or already have received your Annual Notice of Change regarding your plans. Review the changes carefully, particularly changes in cost, physician network and any changes in the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge September 22nd 2015
As I get older, it’s hard not think about death and dying: friends pass away and my body, like my ’87 Ford pickup, continuosly reminds me it won’t last forever. But talking about death and dying can be a healthy experience and contrary to what many people think, it won’t kill you. (On September 30 […]
Aging Well in the Gorge September 15th 2015
Besides being National Senior Center Month, did you know September is also National Fall Hat Month, National Blueberry Popsicle Month, and National Bourbon Heritage Month? Probably not. But I hope you do know September is National Preparedness Month – helping communities prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies. In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge September 8th
Anyone else tired of finding a Charter Spectrum or Dish TV advertisement in their mailbox? How long will it take before they realize I am quite happy with my TV Antenna and Netflix. But I promise when it comes to reminding you about activities and classes at the Center, I’ll won’t be so irritatingly insistent. […]
Aging Well in the Gorge September 1st 2015
There were many reasons I looked forward to September: the excitement of returning to school, the beginning of fall and cooler temperatures (which was a big relief if you grew up in the humid Midwest), and the start of football. But I’ve found September to be special for another reason. It’s Senior Center Month! Nationally, […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 25th 2015
Many have commented about getting older. Groucho Marx once said “Getting older is no problem. You just have to live long enough.” George Burns said “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” And then there was Mark Twain who expressed his often repeated view on aging, “Age is an issue […]