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 […]