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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Seniors have one number to call for state aid
The Dayton administration has launched what it calls a one-stop shop for serving the states senior citizens. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon announced Senior LinkAge Line, which provides health and ot...
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I'm resuming my weekly look at areavoices blogs you might want to consider.This isan eccletic group of topics. But I think a mix you'll find informative and entertaining! UND Sports -http://undsport...
Posted on 1/12/11 at 4:51 PM
Your vision changes as you age 
Do you have trouble reading the newspaper? Have you stopped driving at night because you just can’t see well then?
Don’t panic. You are probably not going blind. You just might be experiencing age-related eye issues.
By Mary Krueger - Douglas County Senior Coordinator , January 11, 2012
Pay attention during Christmas visits with parents, grandparents
There will be a lot of us from the “sandwich generation” getting together with our elderly parents or grandparents during the upcoming Christmas Season. Family members who haven’t seen their aging relatives for a long time may be shocked at what they see.
By Mary Krueger, Douglas County Senior Coordinator , December 14, 2011
Evansville native is one of oldest living Minnesota residents
If you’re looking for advice on how to live a long, healthy life, it makes sense to ask someone who has already accomplished it.
But Hermina Wahlin of Evansville – one of the oldest living residents in Minnesota – isn’t going to give you much advice, because she says she has “absolutely no idea” how she did it.
Wahlin just celebrated her 107th birthday on Saturday, November 26.
By Tara Bitzan , December 02, 2011
Caring for parents can be daunting, rewarding
Our parents are often the most influential people in our lives. They have helped us learn to walk and talk, helped us through those awkward teen years and listened to all of our problems. Even if you are not close to your parents, most of us would agree that they deserve a certain level of respect and gratitude.
By mary Krueger, Douglas County Senior Coordinator , November 22, 2011
More than one out of 10 Minnesotans has a form of hearing loss
Are you or one of your family members the one? What can you do about it? Where can you go for some expert help?
The number of people who experience hearing loss is expected to significantly increase as our population ages.
Younger people are experiencing hearing loss at an earlier age because of noise induced hearing loss such as MP3 players and rock concerts to name a few.
By Mary Krueger, Douglas County Senior Coordinator , October 26, 2011
Alexandrians place at National games
Tom Lynch, Susan Paulson and Fritz Bukowski all brought back hardware from the Texas competition.
August 17, 2011
Focus on estate planning
Make sure your estate goes to whom you want, when you want and the way you want.
By By Mary Krueger, senior liaison , August 10, 2011
Tips to help care for your aging parents
Caring for your aging parents is very rewarding but can take up a lot of your time and money. Sometimes these personal sacrifices can cause bitterness and resentment between siblings.
By By Mary Krueger, senior liaison , August 03, 2011
Seven hints for a better night's sleep
Are you more tired than usual? Do your friends and family think you are more crabby than normal? Perhaps you need a better night’s sleep.
By By Mary Krueger, senior liaison , July 27, 2011
Senior college kicks off in September
A new year of Senior College is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, September 7 at 3:15 p.m. in Room 743, located in the Office and Information Technology Center at Alexandria Technical and Community College.
July 22, 2011
AARP driving classes set at senior center
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Defensive Driving classes are held year-round at the Alexandria Senior Center.
July 20, 2011
Get answers to your long term care options questions
The formal definition of long term care options counseling is “an interactive decision-support process whereby consumers, family members and/or significant others are supported in their deliberations to determine appropriate long term support choices in the context of the consumer’s needs, preferences, values and individual circumstances.”
By By Mary Krueger, senior liaison , June 22, 2011
'Living Life to the Fullest' conference set
The Douglas County Triad will present “Living Life to the Fullest” on Thursday, June 23 at St. Mary’s Education Center in Alexandria.
May 25, 2011
Conference focused on nursing care for older adults
The number of people between the ages of 60 and 85-plus in west central and central Minnesota is expected increase by 64 percent – or 30,000 – between 2005 and 2025.
May 25, 2011
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