Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 8:35am
The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) is accepting entries for this year’s poetry contest. Any Wood County resident 50 years of age or older may participate. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 8:00am
The Elmore Senior Center, formally known as Elmore Golden Oldies, will be leaving Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church effective Thursday, Feb. 2, and will join the Genoa Senior Center at their location on Main Street in Genoa.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 7:53am
During Financial Wellness Month this January, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging individuals and families to take stock making 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, 01/20/2023 - 7:50am
I got a phone call on Tuesday from the U.S. Border Patrol saying they had intercepted a package at the border being sent to me that contained contraband. This “contraband” was supposedly illegal drugs and cash. Of course, I knew instantly it was a scam.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 7:48am
The “sundowning” confusion that increases during the winter months in individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can also lead to a higher risk of wandering off and getting lost. During the colder winter months, wandering can be especially perilous.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 7:47am
Many older workers are no longer settling for stressful working conditions or fully in-person jobs, finds a new AARP survey of adults age 40 and older.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 7:41am
Nowadays, everyone seems to be taking some type of supplement for some reason or another – but do you actually need them? Before adding any type of dietary supplement to your routine, it’s important to understand the risks and benefits.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 7:39am
If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 every year.
