Seattle-based SeniorHomes publishes two free resources for those wanting to research senior living and support arrangements – each with a slightly different angle. 50 states assisted living guide: www.seniorhomes.com Washington Senior Living http://www.sharpseniors.com/washington The company helps seniors and their families find housing and care for themselves and their loved ones by providing objective information. SeniorHomes […]
VANCOUVER, Wash.—Actor and Clark alumnus Sam Elliott has provided a voice tag for Clark College Foundation’s upcoming local television commercials. The voice tag will be part of a series of television commercials started airing on local channels KATU and KGW. The commercials are intended to raise awareness of Southwest Washington’s premiere community college and its […]
The Medicare Rights Center recently announced the release of the new medicarerights.org, an overhaul of the organization’s website that will make it easier for beneficiaries, professionals, journalists and others to find answers to Medicare questions. With improved search, a new navigational structure and a modern design optimized for viewing on mobile devices, information about changes […]
Terrill Collier, an arborist, owner and president of Collier Arbor Care in Portland, Ore., is this year’s recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) prestigious Honorary Life Membership Award and has been named an ISA True Professional of Arboriculture for 2013. The Honorary Lifetime Membership is awarded to ISA members who have contributed substantially […]
Dear EarthTalk: I saw an article on sugar’s effects on the environment. Has anyone compared different sweeteners (artificial or natural) for their environmental impacts? — Terri Oelrich, via e-mail The production of sugar has indeed taken a huge environmental toll. “Sugar has arguably had as great an impact on the environment as any other agricultural […]
By Alan Edwards, Social Security Public Affairs You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of work and earnings, but of pension and leisure. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. You unlock this door with Social Security’s Retirement Estimator and online benefit application. Next stop … the retirement zone. That’s […]
Dear EarthTalk: What is solar geo-engineering and how can it help stave off global warming? — Jamie Renquist, Salem, OR Solar geo-engineering is a term describing any of various techniques for reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth and its atmosphere. Researchers are exploring the feasibility of utilizing solar geo-engineering to reflect some […]
With roughly 50% of Americans over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is encouraging seniors and their families to learn how to recognize the early signs of hearing disorders. ASHA brought its message to AARP’s Life@50+ meeting in Atlanta, October 3–5, 2013. Early detection, the theme of ASHA’s […]
(Portland, OR) –A major gallery renovation at Portland Parks & Recreation’s Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) has just been completed, thanks to significant donated work and in-kind support from area businesses and partners. During the past 30 years, Portland Parks & Recreation’s MAC gallery has showcased the artwork of more than 300 regional artists, arts collectives, […]
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that American kids are going through puberty earlier today than in previous generations, and are there any environmental causes for this? — Paul Chase, Troy, NY Research indicates that indeed Americans girls and boys are going through puberty earlier than ever, though the reasons are unclear. Many believe our […]
