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Zadow Recognized As Extended Care Resident Of The Year
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center Extended Care recently named Peggy Zadow the 2022 Resident of the Year. Peggy was honored at a celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the dining room at Extended Care. Fa...
By LIFTT Receives Grant From Usaging/ACL To Participate In Aging & Disability Vaccination Collaborative
Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) is pleased to announce a grant received from the USAging/ Administration for Community Living (ACL), to help facilitate LIFTT’s participation in a new multi-organization collaborative to provide...
5 Things You Need To Know About Eye Health As You Age
(BPT) - As you age, it's perfectly normal to notice changes in your body. You may not be able to move as fast or hear as well. Age also increases your risk of developing wet age-related macular...
Gearing Up For 2023? Start By Helping Protect Yourself Against Pneumococcal Pneumonia
(BPT) - Stop for a moment and think about your top 5 New Year's resolutions. If you said them out loud right now, how many would be about your health? Did they include: * exercising more * eating...
Prevent Missing Out On Activities: Get Your Flu Vaccine Today
(BPT) - Heavier jackets are out. Noses are running. Germs are thriving. During this time of year, it's important to arm yourself with information on how you can help protect yourself from the flu. Thi...
Fundraiser Happening Through November To Help Adopt A Senior Program
This year, to benefit Adopt a Senior's second year running in Sidney, Kayla Fox Wellness is offering classes in Sidney and Fairview as a fundraiser throughout November. Kayla Fox has worked with the...
Thy Neighbor Is Helping Seniors Stay In Their Homes
Thy Neighbor is a private-duty home care business started by Richard Garcia and Martha Nugent in December 2021. Both Nugent and Garcia were shocked at the lack of understanding for Alzheimer's and...
Extended Care's Rehab Short Stay Program Bridges A Gap After A Hospital Stay
Sidney, MT - Sidney Health Center Extended Care offers a transitional rehabilitation program for individuals in the community who are released from the hospital but need additional care before...
5 Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of Falling
(BPT) - When you're active and young at heart, it's easy to forget that you may be losing some strength, flexibility and balance as you age. Because these changes happen gradually, you may be unaware...
Changes Are Coming To Meals On Wheels In Richland County
Recently, the Richland County Commission on Aging has made many of changes to the local Meals on Wheels program. The program has served the elderly in the community well for many years but with change...
DPHHS Wants to Hear from Montana Centenarians
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Oct. 4-5. The hybrid event will take place at the Copper King Convention Center, Butte, with a...
Looking For Healthy Summer Activities? We Have Some Ideas
(BPT) - With the arrival of summer, we can start to think about what makes the season special: time at the beach or by the water, enjoying the warmth with friends and family and - above all - being...
Staying Socially Active May Enrich Mental Fitness
(BPT) - When you think about exercise, you likely think about the physical health benefits of working out. Many people exercise regularly to lose or maintain weight, improve muscle tone and strength o...
DPHHS Launches New Survey For Older Adults
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Adam Meier has announced today the agency is conducting a Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults to help learn the priorities of Montanans related to services provided by the state. DPHHS,...
Celebrating Seniors In Richland County May 20
May Is Older American’s Month and the Richland County Commission on Aging is celebrating our seniors. On May 20, the COA will host an event intended to keep seniors focused on staying healthy and active which will promote and ability to continue...
For Individuals With Prostate Cancer, "Creating Space" During Radiation Treatment Could Make All The Difference
(BPT) - Three years ago, Alex Lamb, an active retiree just shy of 80 years old, was happily preparing for a big move to be closer to his son. Then he received a prostate cancer diagnosis. "It was a...
75th High School Reunion
When one hears of a 75th High School Reunion one thinks of invitations, balloons, music, and the high school gym rented out for a few alumni to catch up and reminisce. No one thinks of the extended...
One of Those Days
We have a habit of blaming Monday when we experience one of those bad, rotten, forgettable, terrible days, those days when nothing seems to go as planned or expected. About the only good comment a person can make about such a day is that he or she...
What's in a Word?
It is amazing how the same word, with its simple meaning, can have totally different suggestions and implications to us as we age and continue onward in our lifetime journey. I’m thinking here of the word ‘senior’. This word of course means...
Holiday Dinners
Holiday dinners at my house have certainly changed throughout the course of my life. When I was a youngster, holiday meals were true extravaganzas. Three generations of family sat down at the same table, which itself was overburdened and groaning...
Giving Thanks
Research suggests that one way to a happier, more peaceful life is to count our blessings every day, to realize just how fortunate we are, and to appreciate the many small joys and pleasures we experience on a daily basis. I know how lucky I am. I...
We Have All Summer
People differ in their work habits. Some of us like to roll up our sleeves and get the job done as soon as possible. Perhaps we make lists to assist and remind us of what all we must accomplish, how quickly these tasks need to be completed, and we...
The Perfect Day
We have experienced an odd summer. The temperature turned torrid too early and stayed August hot for weeks. Gardens balked at the idea of growing and producing tasty veggies. As I write this, I have...
Improving with Age
Sometimes, after watching some feat of daredevil antic performed by a youngster with more muscles than brains, we older folks fall into the trap of believing that as we age, we no longer excel at anything. We aren’t as strong, we can’t climb as...
Whacking Weeds
I detest using a weed whacker. I call these monstrosities instruments of the devil, and have always waged a losing battle with them when trying to encourage them to perform, as they ought to perform. I resent the way they do not run properly for me,...
