Boomers & Beyond Winter 2008
Introduction
Growing up, many of us heard stories about the “odd” man or woman down the street. Unfortunately for them and unknown to us at the time, it is very likely they were in some stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Just after I graduated from high school my grandmother started getting confused and repeating herself over and over again. At first, we thought it was funny when grandma’s garage door kept going up and down for no reason. We knew she was mixing up the remotes for the TV and the garage door. Reality set in when we caught her with a screw driver going for the switchplate for the garage door. She hadn’t turned off the electric. We avoided what could have been a serious accident. Grandma knew better. Something was seriously wrong. It wasn’t long after that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. That was in the 1970s when not much was known about it, and treatment was limited.
As Boomers, we can be either the patient or the caregiver when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Michael Lee sentencing
o'donalds
yard work feature
TAC-8 track and field meet
YMCA Olympics
National Nursing Home Week
p valley/newton falls baseball
Howland Boys Tennis
8 Nutrients You Need as You Age
February 25, 2008
The following is some food for thought:According to the American Dietetic Association, as you get older, your body doesn’t need as many calories. » Full Story
According to the AA, a number of financial resources may be available to help cover the costs of care:
February 25, 2008
Insurance – includes government insurance programs such as Medicare and Medigap; disability insurance from an employer-paid plan or personal policy; group employee plan or retiree medical coverage; an » Full Story
Alzheimers — Should Boomers Be Concerned?By Emily R. Chesnic
February 25, 2008
By Emily R. » Full Story
Angles of Decadence — James Pernotto
February 25, 2008
Trumbull Art Gallery is pleased to present a selection of new paintings on canvas and works on paper by Jim Pernotto. » Full Story
Emergency Nurses Offer Travel Tips
February 25, 2008
Americans make about nine long-distance trips (more than 500 miles) per year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Household Travel Survey. » Full Story
Folate Deficiency Triples Risk of Alzheimers and
February 25, 2008
Folate deficiency is associated with a tripling in the risk of developing dementia among elderly people, says research published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. » Full Story
Get Away With Without Breaking Your Budget
February 25, 2008
A trip is a great chance to spend quality time with the kids, grand kids and recharge your batteries. Although costs can be prohibitive, there are many ways to make a destination more affordable. » Full Story
How Americans Feel About Retirement
February 25, 2008
Here’s some good news about turning 40. According to a recent survey, it’s the No. 1 life event that triggers Americans to start saving for retirement. » Full Story
How to Make that Good Dietary Advice Work for You
February 25, 2008
Dietary advice is plentiful and easy to come by - from the importance of consuming omega-3 and antioxidants, to the dangers of trans fats. » Full Story
ICE Stands for “In Case of Emergency”
February 25, 2008
It's a scary scenario that plays out in hospitals across the country thousands of times every year: Someone living alone suffers an incapacitating health crisis. » Full Story
Introduction
February 25, 2008
Growing up, many of us heard stories about the “odd” man or woman down the street. » Full Story
Is It REALLY Too Late?
February 25, 2008
by Ritch Lawlor Remember when we were young, thought we were indestructible and had all the time in the world to do whatever we wanted? Remember when we all had really cool dreams of b » Full Story
Power of Protein
February 25, 2008
Beef helps fuel an active lifestyle by providing a powerhouse of protein. This is good news considering research by Donald Layman, Ph.D. » Full Story
Stay Green: 10 Ways Hotel Guests
February 25, 2008
You don’t have to trot the globe to be an eco-friendly traveler. When you’re booking your room, ask about the hotel’s general environmental practices. » Full Story
Survey: Americans’ Dirty Contact Lens Habits
February 25, 2008
Survey: Americans’ Dirty Contact Lens Habits Millions of Americans may be putting their eyes at serious risk every day by not using proper hygiene in caring for their contact lenses, a » Full Story
Tips for Boomers Planning a ‘Senior Road Trip’
February 25, 2008
Baby boomers, the generation that has defined American culture for decades, are doing it again, rewriting what it means to be senior citizens as the first wave of boomers reach 65. » Full Story
Tips for Preserving Your Retirement Nest Egg
February 25, 2008
With skyrocketing medical and drug costs, it’s important to plan carefully for expenses in order to preserve your nest egg. » Full Story
When You Suspect Your Teen is Drinking
February 25, 2008
Despite all your efforts to keep your kids safe, healthy, and drug-free, there may be a day when you suspect your son or daughter is using drugs or alcohol. Trust your gut instinct. » Full Story
Year in Review: Top 8 Health Stories of 2007
February 25, 2008
From studies that show your friends may make you fat to the first decline in breast cancer rates in 62 years, 2007 was a year filled with eye-opening health headlines. » Full Story
You Know You’re Getting Old When...
February 25, 2008
Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service.Your investment in health insurance is finally
beginning to
pay off. » Full Story
