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How To Organize Your Parents: Part 1
Last week I had the privilege to speak in front of a group of about 150 Senior Citizens about the topic of downsizing. I veered away from the topic and talked about some really important things that m...
Posted on 5/17/11 at 7:02 AM
November is National Family Caregiver Month
Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers”. America's family caregivers are family, friends, partners, and neighbors. Each caregiver’s journey is unique, but universally, they could use a word of support. If you know of someone caring for a loved one, please take a moment to acknowledge them for all they do.November 08, 2012
Oak Ridge quilters do it again with lap robes for nursing home, quilts for bazaar
The hands are busy cutting, tying and lining up the brightly-colored fabric squares. A shopping cart is filled the fabric remnants. The Oak Ridge quilters are working on quilts and lap robes each Monday afternoon in the community room of the complex. This year, they will have completed more than 52 lap robes for the residents of the Farmington Nursing Home. Another 65 quilts will be offered for sale at the upcoming fall bazaar (Nov. 17), with some of the proceeds designated for Hastings Family Service.October 18, 2012
Caregiver corner
Upcoming information sessions you might find helpful: Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Oak Ridge Manor will be hosting an informational meeting on avoiding scams perpetrated on older adults on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Manor, 1199 Bahls Drive. Dementia and Memory Loss:October 11, 2012
Administrator Vander Poel leaves after six years
It has been a wonderful time, but it is time to move on. After almost six years as the chief administrator at the Augustana Care Center campus in Hastings, Larry Vander Poel has stepped down.October 04, 2012
Nordic walkers take to the streets
By Jeff Holmquist , September 26, 2012
Active Life is Key for Nonogenarian
By Jeff Holmquist , September 25, 2012
Ease the discomfort of arthritis
By Jace Frederick , September 24, 2012
How to reduce prescription medication costs
September 22, 2012
Aging Drivers: Growing old doesn’t mean surrendering the keys
By Scott Wente , September 21, 2012
Caregiver corner
Upcoming information sessions you might find helpful: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Everyone has personal belongings such as wedding photographs, a fishing rod, or a yellow pie plate that contain meaning for them. Plans for passing on such items can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict. Join Lynn Cibuzar from DARTS for Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St. Please call 651-480-7689 to register for this free, educational session.September 20, 2012
Precautionary measures older travelers must consider
September 20, 2012
What you eat becomes more critical with age
By Phil Pfuehler , September 19, 2012
Let caution reign when beginning a new exercise regimen
September 19, 2012
Caregiver corner
A letter to the editor in a February issue of the Hastings Star Gazette has initiated the beginning of a Caregiver Corner column in this newspaper (see below). The letter was from a resident who was writing in regard to her parents, who do not live in Hastings. She questioned obtaining information about caregiver resources.September 13, 2012
September is Senior Center Month
For almost 40 years, the Hastings Area Senior Center has been providing programs for people 55 and older in the community. It has grown in the number, the quality and the variety of the programs it has offered. It is a good time for the Hastings Area Senior Center. It has been housed in the Tilden Community Center for about a year and the positive reviews of the building have yet to end. More people have connected with the center, additional programs are offered and double-booking of activities is ongoing.September 06, 2012
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