Aging Well in the Gorge ~ December 6th, 2023
How old do you see yourself? Ten years younger? Twenty years younger? Or have you lost touch with reality and see yourself 40 years younger? Every time I try to pick up something – which includes myself – off the floor, I know I’m not the same person I once was. And yet in my […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ November 29th, 2023
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving whether gathering around the dining room table with friends and family, celebrating with others at a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, or enjoying a home-delivered turkey dinner. Now as we’ve entered the holiday season, it’s a good time to slow down, take a deep breath, and just offer that simple […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ November 22nd, 2023
Well, it’s the beginning of the holiday season when we enjoy the company of family – and gain seven pounds before the start of the New Year. But while visiting with parents, children, grandchildren, or all three, it can be difficult navigating around and through past hurts and slights brought to family gatherings along with […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ November 15th, 2023
When are you entering that stage of life called “old age”? It depends on who you ask. According to a 2017 study by U.S. Trust, American millennials (1981 to 1996) defined old as starting at age 59; Gen Xers (1965 to 1980) said old age begins at 65, while baby boomers (1946 to 1964) said […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ November 1st, 2023
Ah, sleep – that “golden chain that ties health and our bodies together” as Thomas Dekker once said. But what if that chain is worn and your body is not getting a refreshing good night’s sleep: you’re having difficulty falling asleep; staying asleep; waking up too early; or feeling tired during the day? If you […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ October 25th, 2023
It’s that time of the year: falling leaves, cooler mornings, and football hysteria! But it’s also time for my annual reminder about Medicare’s Open Enrollment that continues through December 7th. Since each year the insurance companies can adjust their Medicare plans, the Open Enrollment period gives you an opportunity to decide if your Medicare plan […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ October 18th, 2023
Recently, I attended a Portland Thorns soccer game at Providence Park, and as usual, I purchased cheap seats near the last row in the top deck. As my wife and I climbed the steps to row S, to my horror, the handrail, my life support for climbing any steps, ended at row L! It wasn’t […]
2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Today
Our statewide network of SHIBA certified counselors is ready to answer your Medicare questions throughout year and especially during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7. Medicare Open Enrollment is a great opportunity to check your benefits if you have a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. It’s […]
Sock Hop
WHEN: Friday, October 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM WHERE: 1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles WHAT: a fun dance with a DJ playing music from the 50s and 60s – $5 per person at the door! This is a fundraiser for the MCSC and Relay for Life. The Bargeway Pub will offer a no-host […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ October 11th, 2023
If you ask anyone what they want, you’ll probably hear, “I just want to be happy.” No wonder. It’s been ingrained in us from the fairy tales where the prince and princess live “happily ever after” to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” in our Declaration of Independence. To help live a happier and […]