What are the biggest issues for older adults in Central Oregon? The Council on Aging asked more than 100 locals to share their thoughts and ideas for solutions.
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What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Older adults and their loved ones should know the differences between Medicare and Medicaid to better understand their options for medical coverage.
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This Woman’s Work: Critical Care for Caregivers and Tracking Health Metrics to Spot the Signs of Burnout
Caring for a loved one requires self-care—and keeping track of your health is a good place to start. Here’s why you should know your numbers, and how they can help you recognize the symptoms of burnout.
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Managing Nutrition Challenges as We Age
This article was also published in Area 97, a special publication from the Bend Bulletin. Eating well is a major part of living well. Yet it can be difficult for older adults to get all the nutrition they need. With age, food and nutrient absorption often slow down. Appetites can diminish. And medications can interfere…
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5 Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
Falling is common for older adults, especially those who live alone. Help prevent falls and serious injuries by following these steps.
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Allies in Aging: Business Owner Steps in to Help the Neighbors
Pat Dean of Central Oregon Pavers shares why she started donating to Meals on Wheels every year as a way to support her elderly neighbors. “They were good people,” says Pat. “And if they needed something, I made sure they had it.”
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How to Get Help for an Elderly Loved One — Start with a List
Not sure where to start when you need to get help for yourself or an older adult loved one? Caregivers, families and older adults can use this planning worksheet to list concerns and questions and identify a support network.
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This Woman’s Work: The Rewards—and Risks—of Caregiving for Mom
Caring for a mother can be a rewarding and daunting. Age and illness brings a reversal of roles and an expanded relationship. What does it feel like to care for the caregiver? Anni Hmelar shares her experience.
Read MoreSuicide and Older Adults: Protecting Those At Risk
Oregon has one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S., ranking 14th in the nation. While youth suicide prevention efforts have gained momentum in Central Oregon in recent years, such as through the Hope and Help Education Series, the older adult population is struggling. White men over the age of 85 have the second…
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Aging Together: Staying Connected and Finding Purpose in Later Life
Spring is a time of growth, and continuing to grow is an essential part of healthy aging. But it takes a community effort to ensure there are opportunities for growth in older age. In Central Oregon, more than a quarter of the population is over the age of 65. So how do we support healthy…
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Let 2019 Be a Year of Kindness
Make 2019 a year of kindness. Here are 5 things you can do to support the older adults in your neighborhood, family and community.
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