Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 6:30am
Before taking flight, extensively trained pilots work through a pre-flight checklist. Prior to building a new home, the contractor reviews the blueprint supplied by the formally trained architect. As retirement approaches, what is an aspiring retiree expected to do?
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 6:26am
Wood County Committee on Aging is accepting submissions through 4 p.m., Monday, March 31 for its 19th Annual Poetry Contest.
The theme for this year’s contest is, “Voices Unheard.” Participation is open to Wood County residents age 50 and over.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 6:25am
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel J. McElroy recently announced the launch of the newly enhanced Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 6:23am
During tax season, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging individuals and families to make financial plans that will create some security in preparing for an unexpected crisis of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 6:21am
Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 5:55am
Compelling research from the Bowling Green State University National Center for Family and Marriage Research has recently earned coast-to-coast interest, drawing media coverage far and wide while also shaping public policy.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 5:54am
A recent AARP survey reveals nearly half (47%) of adults age 50 and older who carry credit card debt use credit cards to pay for basic living expenses that they do not have enough money to cover, with 17% of them relying on credit cards to cover basic expenses every month over the last ye
Published by twalro@presspub... on Sat, 01/18/2025 - 7:24am
I’m not a big resolutions guy, but I’m happy to hear from others who’ve had a resolution actually stick. My big resolution success started when I resolved to floss my teeth daily starting on Jan. 1, 2012 and haven’t missed a day since.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Sat, 01/18/2025 - 7:23am
Oregon Senior Center will host a Spaghetti Dinner Monday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m., 4350 Navarre Ave.
The cost is $12 for members and $14 for nonmembers. The event will also include an art show.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Sat, 01/18/2025 - 7:21am
Winter weather conditions — colder temperatures, snow, ice, and early darkness — can be potentially dangerous and even life-threatening for the 236,000 people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia in Ohio.
