Imagine not being able to share a meal with friends or family or having to eat through a tube. These are just some of the social, emotional and physical challenges individuals with swallowing disorders — also known as “dysphagia” — face each day. Fortunately, there is a new hope for the ...
Everyone at the Wellington is so excited to have warm, sunny weather. We have big plans this summer for a few fantastic community events. We will celebrate summer in style with our July Family Night featuring Ryder’s own Daniel Starks singing and strumming his guitar and a delicious barbeque ...
Trinity Homes Activities department is gearing up for a great summer with our residents. Trinity Health Auxiliary bought us a new bus that can be driven without a special driver’s license. A big thank you goes out to them. This new bus will keep busy taking our residents to group outings like ...
Summer is a favorite season for many. It is a time when many individuals start spending more time outdoors gardening, enjoying picnics, and spending time outside on the front porch with friends and family. With increased time outdoors, it is important to remember to stay hydrated. Seniors are ...
Medicare can be confusing and difficult to navigate. The good news is that there are several resources available that can help. The State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC) program, provided by the North Dakota Insurance Department (NDID), is a free and unbiased source designed to answer ...
Alamo Senior Center 528-4881 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, monthly, last Tuesday Cards: Tuesday p.m., following lunch Senior Meals: Tuesdays, noon Foot Clinic: Odd months, Divide County Health Nurse Anamoose Senior ...
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Exercise is the key to a long and healthy life, said Ray Curtis, who celebrated his 101st birthday in February. Curtis, a World War II veteran and retired farmer who resides at the Wellington in Minot, said he has followed the advice his chiropractor gave him years ago to stay fit. Curtis ...
If you haven’t filed your income taxes yet, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site in Minot is ready to help middle- and low-income taxpayers complete their 2017 federal and state tax returns. You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of this free service. The Minot Tax-Aide site ...
A new phone scam is tricking seniors into giving out their Medicare and personal information in order to receive their new Medicare cards. Beneficiaries are receiving phone calls where the scammers are posing as Medicare representatives asking for Medicare card numbers and personal ...
Assisted Living communities like Edgewood provide residents a home-like environment that includes meals, house keeping, transportation, medication man agement, countless opportunities for so cial, physical and spiritual engagement and other assistance as needed. Residents continue living as ...
The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. The program is currently in its 8th year of providing services to every county in North Dakota. The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program is funded by a grant ...
Medicare beneficiaries are able to receive preventive screenings and services that allow medical providers to pinpoint areas of concern early and plans can be made to address those issues before they become more significant. Here is what you should know about preventive care. – Medicare ...
Are you ready to attend the 22nd annual Salute to Seniors on May 8 at the Minot Municipal Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.? This year’s theme is “Salute to Farmers & Ranchers.” Entertainment is: Blind Joe from the TV show “The Voice.” Great country music. Cathy Ericson ...
As this is being written, March’s “in like a lion” roar is in full throat, but being the hearty batch we are, we North Dakotans have seen and heard this song and dance before. It will rain, it will snow, it will be hard to get around for a few days. And then it will be gone. Spring is ...
We have a little over 200 bones in our body. As we age, it’s smart to recognize the importance of nutrition and bone health. If you have conditions such as lactose intolerance, heart disease, hypertension or diabetes, there is a possibility your bones may be affected. Headlines can be ...
Alamo Senior Center 528-4881 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, monthly, last Tuesday Cards: Tuesday p.m., following lunch Senior Meals: Tuesdays, noon Foot Clinic: Odd months, Divide County Health Nurse Anamoose Senior ...
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Christmas seems to change a little every year with new ideas, new themes, and new traditions forming. Christmas today is vastly different than it was just 60 years ago, 30 years ago, and even just from how it was 10 years ago. When asked about Christmas, a group of seniors dining at the ...
We all feel more generous this time of year, and while donating to a good cause is a way many people share the holiday spirit, it is important to know where your charitable donations are going. Charity scams reach new heights this time of year. But, armed with a little knowledge, you can make ...