Aging Well in the Gorge June 27th 2017
As we grow older, we often experience changes that make us more vulnerable: social isolation, cognitive impairment, poverty, death of a spouse, lack of a support network or becoming emotionally or physically dependent on another person. These vulnerabilities are some of the risk factors that can lead to the abuse of older adults. In 2015, […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 20th 2017
The philosopher Bernard Williams once said, “If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance.” So if you want to sneak in a little June romance before the end of the month, Flagstone Senior Living is inviting you to a “Senior Citizens Prom” at The Dalles Middle School on Friday, June […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 13th 2017
During the 50’s with the introduction of television, many of us young boys could be found on Saturday mornings in front of the black-and-white television set watching our favorite cowboy heroes such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger, and Hopalong Cassidy. We all wanted to be like our television heroes, and many of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 5th 2017
How many times do we tell ourselves “That’s too much effort” “I’m too tired tonight.” “Oh, I’ve never done that before, and I’m not going to start now.” I certainly have. Joan Chittister in her book, The Gift of Years, points out that one of the challenges we face in old age is that we […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 23rd 2017
How many times have you driven through the Gorge and because you’ve experienced it so often, you’ve taken its unique beauty for granted – like the picture hanging in the living room you never notice anymore. The problem is we look, but don’t really see. One reason is that our brains are very efficient. From […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 16th 2017
Some folks have minds like a steel trap. Mine is more like a wet noodle. And when you have to fly cross country for a week long family reunion, it can be a real test for that noodle. Just remembering what to take is a challenge – hoping you haven’t forgotten any of the essentials […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 9th
If you have been listening to the news, you know the House Republicans have finally made good on their promise of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act – popularly known as Obamacare. But the passage by the House is only the first act of this three-act drama that will affect millions of Americans. Although […]
Aging Well in the Gorge May 2nd 2017
Get out your paper and pencil, it’s time for a pop quiz. 1) How many Americans have Osteoporosis? 2) How many Americans have low bone density? 3) What percentage of woman will break a bone in their lifetime because of Osteoporosis? 4) What are the three keys to preventing and managing Osteoporosis? How do you […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 25th 2017
It was a busy weekend with The Dalles Chamber of Commerce putting on three days of Cherry Festival fun. But now it is time for the chamber crew to get a little rest and the rest of us back to drawing board figuring out how to make the best of each day. And speaking of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge April 18th 2017
You can’t be bored this coming weekend, because its “Once Upon a Cherry” time! Thanks to the Dalles Chamber of Commerce, there will be plenty to do uring this year’s Cherry Festival including spotting your friends in the Gorge’s biggest parade starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday. But before the parade, come by the Center […]