More than 90 residents in the Cowley County area participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, which was wrapped up at this past weekend’s Thank You Celebration event held at the Kansas Bar & Grill in Winfield.
The Walk to
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Honoring our veterans
A brunch gathering to say thank you to the staff and residents of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor who have served in the armed forces.
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks had the idea to celebrate all veterans on Nov. 11 (Armistice Day), not just the ones who had served in World War I. He along with then-Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower led the way to create a nationwide holiday
Why Doctors Shouldn’t Treat All Older People the Same
A New York Times op-ed makes the case for recognizing ‘oldhood’ in health care. Photo credit: Adobe Stock
By Grace Birnstengel for Next Avenue
Health care systems have very distinct doctors and procedures for treating children vs. adults — but the division often stops there. People ages 65 and older are largely lumped into the category of geriatric, without
Can Technology Predict Falls in Older Adults?
Fascinating new research sheds light on the precursors to potentially deadly spills. Photo credit: Adobe Stock
By Randy Rieland for Next Avenue
The prospect of aging can conjure up a multitude of horrors — a mind stolen by dementia, a body debilitated by illness, a soul crushed by social isolation. For most, fear of falling would be well down the list.
But
Fun Ways to Burn Off Thanksgiving Dinner
Here’s how you can balance out the caloric overload on Turkey Day. Photo credit: Thinkstock
By Linda Melone for Next Avenue
Between the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and miles of pies, the average American eats between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on
6 Steps to Keeping the Peace This Holiday Season
These tips can help avoid resentment and friction at family gatherings. [Photo credit: Thinkstock]
Our expectations of family members and a desire to have a heartwarming, joyful time with them seem to peak during holiday gatherings. Yet that’s precisely when relatives can be at their worst, replaying old grievances
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor on U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home list
Tom Petty and Your End-of-Life Wishes
What you and your family can learn from the rock legend’s death [Photo credit: TomPetty.com]
After rock legend Tom Petty was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest Oct. 2, he could not be revived, his manager said on Petty’s
7 Tips for Travelers With Disabilities
You can do more than you may think – but planning is essential. [Photo credit: Thinkstock]
Jackie Witt always feels a little anxious before she travels. The 31-year-old can barely climb steps, finds walking long distances difficult, and can’t lift more than five pounds.
Witt, who has visited
5 Ways to Make Sure Your Parents Are Safe In Bad Weather
You can’t control Mother Nature, but certain precautions are important. [Photo credit: Thinkstock]
Lately, it seems our headlines have been filled with stories about Mother Nature wreaking havoc on our surroundings. From horrible flooding to fast-spreading wildfires to monster hurricanes, weather and the damage