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The woman I’ll never be

Jul 26, 2021 11:29AM ● By Laverne Bardy

She was the woman I wanted to emulate—a woman who lived in the moment and didn’t squander valuable time applying makeup or worrying about how people viewed her.

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group of four well-dressed older ladies pose outside a storefront with a sign reading, "I am not a shopaholic, I am helping the economy! Duh (smiley face)"
Could mature women be the superheroes of a post-pandemic economy?

Jul 26, 2021 11:03AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Even in the midst of a pandemic, mature women are strengthening the economy by supporting local businesses and communities.

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Am I too old for a puppy?

Apr 26, 2021 03:40PM ● By Sally Breslin

Maybe I’d be better off getting a hamster.

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Family Health West
Got pain? Family Health West offers immediate, personalized care

Jan 25, 2021 03:29PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

Metropolitan areas aren’t the only destinations for seniors seeking elite, personalized healthcare.

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Finances in a pandemic: Seniors are better off

Dec 22, 2020 10:26AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Short term, our age group is faring better financially than others. But beware low interest rates.

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Heart to Heart art exhibit
Valley Manor Care Center hosts exhibit "Heart to Heart: Art of Reflection"

Dec 22, 2020 09:35AM

Supplying 3-inch wooden hearts to several community organizations, members decorated the hearts in a way that expressed their personal feelings during the pandemic.

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HomewardBound offers housing to homeless seniors
HomewardBound offers a home for the holidays

Nov 23, 2020 03:27PM ● By Cloie Sandlin, with additional reporting by Jan Weeks

Local giving means more now than ever to homeless seniors.

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Senior Companion Program: Carol Rice and Shirley Sneary return from a grocery run.
Senior Companions offer friendship to homebound seniors

Nov 23, 2020 02:08PM ● By Jan Weeks

During the trying and isolating times of the pandemic, the help that Senior Companions offer is even more essential.

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Candidates’ views on senior health issues

Oct 05, 2020 11:07AM ● By Alan M. Schlein

Major-party presidential candidates Trump and Biden have dramatically different visions for the future on health care issues.

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Modern Elder Academy celebrates life wisdom in paradise.

Oct 05, 2020 11:00AM ● By Jan Weeks

Retreat to Cabo for new outlooks on aging.

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Common retirement money misconceptions

Oct 01, 2020 04:11PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Topping the list of retirement misconceptions are when to take Social Security. The short answer is, you should begin taking Social Security distributions at age...

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Electronic ballot voting for those with disabilities in Colorado

Oct 01, 2020 11:26AM ● By Beacon Senior News

Registered Colorado voters who have a disability can vote via an electronic ballot independently and privately from their own home.

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