Aging Well October 2nd 2012
In less than two weeks, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period begins – the time between October 15th and December 7th. This timeframe is important because it is your only chance, with a few exceptions (aren’t there always a few exceptions), to change plans or more specifically switch from Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B) to […]
Aging Well September 25th 2012
“It is not if, but when.” That was the theme of Lynette Black’s presentation at the Center when she discussed how to prepare for an emergency. We often believe an emergency will never happen and when it does – we are unprepared. But to save valuable possessions, and many times lives, we need to be […]
Aging Well September 18th 2012
Saturday, September 22nd, is the first day of fall – when you pull the sweaters out of the drawer, turn the heat on in the mornings, and start thinking about Flu Shots (which will be available at the Center from 10:00 – 12:30 on Tuesday the 25th provided by Rite Aid Pharmacy.) But the first […]
Aging Well September 11th
Memories has been described as “roses in December”, “lasting perfume” and the “diary that we carry around with us”. And as we age, there is always the nagging fear that the roses will wilt, the perfume will lose its fragrance and the diary will disappear. But the Mayo Clinic suggests several steps you can take […]
Aging Well September 4th
Because of the Labor Day weekend, Ihad to rush and finish this column before the weekend, so I thought I wouldround a few corners by sharing with you some of the best one-liners from theInternet. Since this is a family newspaper and I do blush, I left out anyreferences to s-e-x. But if you want […]
Aging Well August 28th 2012
How would you like to have in one place, concise information about different facets of aging – from fall prevention to cooking for two; a list of community resources – from transportation providers to senior living options; plus dates and reminders of local events and activities, all locally created and produced – and for free? […]
Aging Well August 21 2012
Basic medical equipment is not cheap. A simple shower bench can cost between $30.00 and $45.00. And if you are on a limited income and Medicare doesn’t cover the cost, it may not be affordable. . But an often overlooked service the Center provides is its Loan Closet. With the help of Joyce Browne and […]
Aging Well August 14th
After sixteen days and nights following the 30th Olympiad in London, you can appreciate the dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance it takes to succeed. And while the competitive spirit isn’t always a clear path to health and wellbeing, for many folks it doesn’t fade away and instead offers new challenges, purpose and vitality as they grow […]
Aging Well August 7th
As I woke up at 6:00 AM Monday morning and the temperature was already 79 degrees, I thought to myself “Whoa, am I back in Indiana?” But with the temperatures expected to hover in the 90’s the rest of the week, maybe it is again time to review the effects of heat on older adults. […]
Aging Well July 31st
The place to gather with friends and neighbors; where you can eat healthy but inexpensively, share stories and learn about current issues affecting older adults, is for many folks the senior meal sites. Pioneer Potlatch supports several of them: the Wasco meal site serving noon meals every Monday, Dufur every Wednesday, Tygh Valley every Thursday […]