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Region's population aging
June 13, 2013 4:00 am
Central Oregon's population got a little older in the last two years, new data from the U. S. Census Bureau show. All three....MORE
Moving abroad, and working there, too
• More stretch their retirement pennies in other countries
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
When Patrice Wynne shuttered her independent bookstore, Gaia, in Berkeley, Calif., and retired, she knew three things. She wanted ....MORE
5O-Plus Activities Calendar
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
ToDAYBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N. W. 14th St., Bend; 541-728-0050. Bingo: 6 p. m.; American Legion Post No. 44, Redmond; 541-548-5688. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-....MORE
How to die: Our parents’ final lesson
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
It is said that our parents’ final gift is this: They teach us how to die. Aging experts predict that end-of-life care, as....MORE
80-year-old humbled by Everest
• Mountaineer says he almost died during his descent
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
TOKYO — The 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer who became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest says he almost....MORE
Briefing
Boomers have less debt
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
Seventeen percent of Americans who are 55 or older have overdue medical bills, according to a survey the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Industry Education Foundation released last week. That’s lower than the rate of overdue....MORE
Briefing
Elder abuse bill moves forward
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
A bill seeking to add attorneys, chiropractors, optometrists and members of the Oregon Legislature to a list of people who are required to report elder abuse passed the Oregon House of Representatives on Monday and is now on its way to Gov. John....MORE
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Most older baby boomers retire by 66, survey finds
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
Are baby boomers going to stay in the workplace, or get out as soon as they can? It all depends on whom you ask. According to a recent survey by the MetLife Mature Market Institute, more than half of the oldest baby boomers — those born in 1946 ....MORE
The art of hearing
• Hearing loss causes frustration, but can be overcome with technology, patience He said: Sound of silence She said: The fall on deaf ears
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
Huh?" I ask my wife, Becky, for the third time. She stomps her foot, rolls her eyes in frustration, and utters a short irritated....MORE
Activities Calendar 5O-Plus
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
TodayBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N. W. 14th St., Bend; 541-728-0050. Bingo: 6 p. m.; American Legion Post No. 44, Redmond; 541-548-5688. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-....MORE
Dating Coach Lisa Copeland
3 tips for finding Mr. Right after 50
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
Before starting my dating journey back in 2002, I had this vivid dream where my “Dating Fairy Godmother" waved her wand and brought my true love right to me. Oh, how I wish that were true!Unfortunately finding men doesn’t work this way — especially at our age. As young adults in our teens and early 20s, we were exposed to single men on a daily basis, whether at school, camp,....MORE
Staying active
eRetirement on wheels
• Central Oregon seniors keep their motors running RV-style
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
Mike Stout zipped around the Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort in a golf cart last week as he helped the park's guests settle in to....MORE
Briefing
Senior photos wanted
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
The Central Oregon Council on Aging is seeking photos of Central Oregon residents who are 50 or older for its annual “50+ Beautiful Faces of Central Oregon Seniors" competition. Winning entries, which will be chosen from both amateur and....MORE
Support System
eAlzheimer’s Association to open local office
• Location to offer resources for disease sufferers, caregivers
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
The hundreds of Central Oregonians who care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease will have a place to get help when the Alzheimer’s Association’s Oregon Chapter reopens its only field office east of the Cascades this summer. On....MORE
Support System
eIdentifying the signs
• Local group to host events for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
Heidi Wartena was working on a behavioral health internship at the Bend Memorial Clinic two weeks ago when she saw an elderly woman who had two black eyes, facial bruises, a pressure ulcer and a broken arm that she could no longer use because it....MORE
Bringing video chat to seniors
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
Redwood City, Calif., resident Kelly Ilnicki is very close to her 89-year-old grandmother, who until recently lived alone in her....MORE
Activities Calendar
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
TodayBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N. W. 14th St., Bend; 541-728-0050. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-389-1752. SATURDAYBingo: Noon; Bend’s Community Center; 541-323-....MORE
Cure for graying hair? Pill not proven to work
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
During her post-divorce reinvention, Judy Allor decided to do something about the gray hair that had been coming in at her temples and around her ears since her early 50s. Highlights didn’t seem to take — so when Allor saw an....MORE
No place like home
Not moving on, but still starting a new chapter
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
Noah and Berna Levine were making those steps toward retirement two years ago — trying to figure out where they wanted to....MORE
Briefing
Older volunteers gave 3 billion hours
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
A report issued by the Corporation for National and Community Service found 1 of 3 people who volunteered last year was 55 or older. The 20 million older volunteers gave nearly 3 billion hours of their time, which was worth an estimated $67 billion,....MORE
Briefing
Most retire at 61, not 59
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
A survey found the average age a retiree stops working has increased by four years over the last two decades. According to Gallup’s annual Economic and Personal Finance survey, the average retiree was 61 years old when he or she stopped working ....MORE
Survey
Prescription costs a common concern among Part D enrollees
May 16, 2013 4:00 am
If you’re among the more than 31.5 million people enrolled in Medicare Part D, according to a new survey, prescription drug costs are probably on your mind. The survey, by KRC Research on behalf of Walgreens, says more than a third of....MORE
Don’t get scammed
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
The young man was well-dressed in a 20-something way. Clean, pressed jeans and a blue long-sleeved shirt. He stopped me as I walked by him in downtown Spokane, Wash.“Excuse me, but I am late for work and I left my cellphone and wallet at home," ....MORE
Older, and unafraid to talk about it
• Aging can be difficult, bringing along new challenges of declining health, loneliness and changes in lifestyles. More and more seniors are using therapists to help them cope with these changes. Here, three seniors speak about aging
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
Marvin Tolkin was 83 when he decided that the unexamined life wasn’t worth living. Until then, it had never occurred to him ....MORE
Activities Calendar
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
TodayBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N. W. 14th St., Bend; 541-728-0050. Bingo: 6 p. m.; American Legion Post No. 44, Redmond; 541-548-5688. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-....MORE
Staying active
eFor the love of classics
• Bend woman has helped organize the Flashback Cruz for nearly 2 decades
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
Joan Spongberg, 71, has a vehicle to go with about every milestone in her life. She learned to drive behind the wheel of a '57....MORE
4 ways toward a more youthful you
• Simple steps to improve your health
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
There is no magic elixir, balm or voodoo treatment that will help you look and feel younger instantly. The good news is there are....MORE
Activities Calendar
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
TodayBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 N. W. 14th St., Bend; 541-728-0050. Bingo: 6 p. m.; American Legion Post No. 44, Redmond; 541-548-5688. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-....MORE
Canine provides emotional support at hospice
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
HUGHSON, Calif. — Nearly every day, Dr. Gary Pickell makes his rounds at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House. So does his good ....MORE
Social Security Questions
Getting a replacement card takes patience
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I applied for a replacement Social Security card last week but have not received it. When should I expect to receive my new card?A: It takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. We’re working harder....MORE
Lisa Copeland Dating Coach
Figuring out who the good guys are
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
Dear Lisa: I am new to dating. I’ve been divorced about six months and recently a friend suggested I go online. But when I got there, I found thousands of men. I felt like a kid in a candy store being given so many choices of the penny candies, but unable to choose cause there are too many. As you can probably tell, I am overwhelmed by all of their pictures. Is there a something I can do to ....MORE
Briefing
Senators seek funding increase
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
U. S. Sens. John Merkley, D-Ore., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined more than 20 of their Senate colleagues last week in asking congressional leaders to increase funding for the Older Americans Act by more than 12 percent over the coming fiscal year. On....MORE
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Program to ensure produce for seniors
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
Almost 30,000 low- income seniors in Oregon will get $32 worth of locally raised fruits and vegetables this summer thanks to a program that uses federal money to help meet some of the most vulnerable Oregonians’ nutritional needs.....MORE
Money
eLong-term care: A growing cost concern
• Many boomers consider insurance to cover the cost of nursing care
May 3, 2013 4:00 am
On any given weekday afternoon, seven licensed nurses along with an equal number of nursing assistants and occupational, physical ....MORE
Recognize when it’s time to turn in the car keys
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
Helping your parents determine whether they should still be driving can be stressful — especially for Mom and Dad. No one wants to lose a freedom they’ve had for nearly as long as they can remember. On the other hand, they also....MORE
Don’t let yourself slip away
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
One of the most unfortunate side effects of getting older is how quickly so many give up — forever — things that keep us youthful. Recently, I went skiing on a day that was colder and stormier than predicted. I wasn’t dressed warmly,....MORE
Activities Calendar
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
TodayBend Knit-up: $2; 10 a. m.-noon; Rosie Bareis Community Campus, Bend; 541-728-0050. Bingo: 6 p. m.; American Legion Post No. 44, Redmond; 541-548-5688. The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 12:45-4 p. m.; 40 S. E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-389-1752. SATURDAYNo....MORE
Everybody likes Mike
• At 95, grocery store bagger has charm to spare
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
AKRON, Ohio — Sometimes it’s OK to put all of our eggs in one basket. That is, if you turn over the chore to the....MORE
Briefing
Social media helps older people
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
A review of literature published in the journal Gerontology found that social media could play a role in helping older adults, particularly seniors who live alone in a clinical setting. Citing more than two dozen prior research studies, Anja Leist....MORE
Briefing
Seniors oppose deduction cuts
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
A recent poll found 65 percent of Oregon AARP members strongly or somewhat oppose any proposal that would eliminate the state’s senior medical deduction, which lets any person who is 62 or older deduct their medical expenses from their state....MORE
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3 senior volunteers recognized
• Central Oregon’s Beverly Arrasmith, Chuck Frazier and Larry Wilkins are nominated to win Home Instead Senior Care’s Salute to Senior Service Contest
April 26, 2013 4:00 am
Two local hospice volunteers and a man some people say is a community resource for Central Oregon’s seniors could win more than $5,000 to donate to a favorite charity through an online contest that hopes to find and recognize the....MORE
Fitness
Older doesn’t mean slower
• Runners can defy aging and improve running time with the right training
April 25, 2013 4:00 am
It’s inevitable: As you get older, you slow down. A 40-year-old runs more slowly than a 20-year-old. A 70-year-old....MORE
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