PORTLAND, OR- The theme of this year’s National Nutrition Month in March, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” All consumers, including seniors, are encouraged to follow a personalized nutrition plan that takes into account individual food choices and preferences from a […]
Courtesy of www.tickencounter.org 10. Ticks crawl up Ticks don’t jump, fly, or drop from trees onto your head and back. If you find one attached there, it most likely latched onto your foot or leg and crawled up over your entire body. 9. All ticks (including deer ticks) come in small, medium and large sizes […]
By Molly Meyer Are you a Gen X-er or a Boomer who just doesn’t like working with the Millennial generation? Understanding the younger generation is a must-do for organizations these days. In just a few short years, believe it or not, we will be the workforce majority. Therefore, if organizational leaders want to learn how […]
Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Aging Readiness Plan has been selected for an Award of Excellence from the American Planning Association. The plan, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in February 2012, was recognized by a jury of professionals in the Special Focus Planning Initiative – Senior Livability category. The award will be announced […]
Dear EarthTalk: I heard about a group called the Women’s Earth Alliance that works on environmental projects in many parts of the world. What kinds of projects? — Judy Stack, Barre, VT The Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) supports community groups around the world that work at the intersection of women’s rights and the environment. A […]
Ask Dr. Marion My father is 84 and doing very well, but I just don’t know where to start as a caregiver. If you had only one story to tell about your experiences with the elderly, what would it be? Frieda in California, 46 Thanks for asking, Frieda. It’s too difficult to pick out just […]
By Alan Edwards, Social Security Public Affairs When the first of April comes, you may be on guard to protect yourself from an April Fool’s Day prank. But every day of the year, you should be wary of identity thieves. Identity theft is no joking matter. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Identity […]
My 76-year-old father used to laugh all the time, but ever since he started having problems with his health, he stopped smiling and laughing. How can I get him laughing again? Craig in Texas, 52 I use a concept called humor therapy quite often since it has proven to be a very effective device for […]
U.S. physicians are deeply divided on many ethical decisions that could significantly impact patients and their families, according to a survey conducted by WebMD Health Corp, a prominent web source of health information. Medscape’s 2012 Ethics Survey examined how more than 24,000 U.S. physicians would react when faced with a wide range of ethical dilemmas, […]
VANCOUVER, Wash. – There’s a bright and updated new library space at Westfield Vancouver shopping center called The Mall Library Connection. The reconfigured library space is in approximately the same location as the former Vancouver Mall Community Library, on the second level of the mall and adjacent to JC Penney. Westfield Vancouver is located at […]
