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 Prime TimePrime Time, a quarterly publication of The Bellingham Herald, is a guide to making the most of your loved ones’ golden years.
Our March 2008 edition looks at how seniors adjust to assisted living. It includes tips on downsizing a kitchen, making friends and helping the new place feel like "home sweet home." Contact us Send questions or comments to Sarah Wallace, 756-2817, or sarah.wallace@bellinghamherald.com. |
May, 11, 2008Adjustments in planning, attitude keep seniors mobile
Sgt. David Richards of the Bellingham Police Department says there's a sure-fire way senior drivers will know when it may be time to switch to other ways to get around town.
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May, 11, 2008Runner took up marathons after stepping out of career
Name: Kay Rich.
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May, 11, 2008Exercise excels as path to preserving mobility
Iris Dietmann, half of the "Galloping Grandmas of Raspberry Ridge," is a super example of a senior who hasn't let age get in the way of getting out.
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May, 11, 2008Though legally blind, retiree enjoys an active life
Name: Joanie Kraft.
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May, 11, 2008Travel bug still bites jet-setting grandmother
Name: Betty Blocher.
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May, 11, 2008Easy-to-pack picnics for one or two
Common wisdom tells us that healthy eating, combined with exercise, is the cornerstone to living well at any age. Thirty minutes of brisk walking, several times a week, contributes not only to a healthier heart and joints, but also helps to maintain a healthy weight.
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Mar, 9, 2008Health screenings key for seniors
Health screenings are important for seniors as a preventative tool to head off problems before they become serious. Here are community groups that provide tests, many of them free. Check with your doctor about which screenings should be done.
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Mar, 9, 2008Health challenges can’t keep retired naval officer from service
Name: Lee Carter.
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Mar, 9, 2008Local senior discounts
Here’s a listing of discounts at area merchants that senior citizens can enjoy.
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Mar, 9, 2008Downsizing your kitchen needn’t mean cutting back on taste
As many seniors downsize to smaller quarters, the lack of storage space forces them to purge all but the essentials. So, you might ask, what is essential in the kitchen?
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Mar, 9, 2008Seniors’ housing options have multiplied
Margaret Soncarty has talked over concerns with countless people in 22 years as resident liaison at St. Francis Extended Health Care.
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Mar, 9, 2008There’s no stopping this one-woman whirlwind of activity
Name: Ruth Stone Glaser.
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Mar, 9, 2008Adjusting to senior living situations takes planning, communication
Beth Sizer didn’t anticipate many problems in downsizing from a home on Whidbey Island to The Willows Retirement Apartments in Bellingham, but she wanted to make the move as easy as possible for her husband. They used a little creativity to deal with his treasured tools.
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Mar, 9, 2008Directory of senior care facilitiesAssisted-living, full-care[More] |
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Mar, 9, 2008Local directory of senior information services
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Mar, 9, 2008Friends, family and faithful dogs ease transition to home
Name: Janet McCrary.
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Mar, 9, 2008No need for panini press to make this squished sandwichTurkey, bacon and gorgonzola panini[More] |
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Jan, 13, 2008Switching roles: When it’s your turn to care for your parents
Remember when you fell down and skinned your knee?
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Jan, 13, 2008Local directory of senior information services
TRANSPORTATION
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Jan, 13, 2008Hospice patient recovers from cancer, surgery to full life
Name: Joanne Gardner.
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