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June 2014 - Volume 3 - Number 2
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
June 2014 - Volume 3 - Number 2
Seniors enter Hall of Fame
Three Arkansas seniors — Michael Dunn of Pocahontas, Ms. Billie Burnett of Mountain View and Henry Hawk of Conway — have been inducted into the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame [Full Text]
Maltreatment a problem in Arkansas, across U.S.
Men and women in Arkansas ages 60 or older are more likely than other adults to be abused, neglected or financially exploited, but there are tools and information available to help combat this type of behavior, according to officials who spoke at the state’s Adult Maltreatment Conference. [Full Text]
2014 Silver-Haired Legislative Session set for Aug. 20-21 at State Capitol
In 1977 the Silver-Haired Legislative Session was authorized and has been held every other year in even years. Ninety-nine Arkansans 60 years of age or older will gather at the State Capitol Aug. 20-21 to see their bills through committee and onto the House of Representatives in a “mock” session to learn more about the state legislative process. [Full Text]
Caregivers: Sea gulls, grizzly bears and flexibility
Caregiving is a learn-as-you-go process for most. Regardless of our level of education or expertise, when dementia caregiving involves a family member the picture changes dramatically. Suddenly we see caregiving from a new perspective. [Full Text]
Walk for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Arkansas is planning its annual walk to raise funds for research, education and services. Alzheimer’s affects approximately 75,000 Arkansans and is the most common form of dementia. This year’s theme is “Caregiver’s Count.” Too often, caregivers are overlooked when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. [Full Text]
Immunization for Hepatitis C recommended for seniors
An estimated 38,000 adult Arkansans may be living with Hepatitis C, a blood borne virus that harms the liver. It contributed to at least 1,538 deaths in Arkansas between 1999 and 2012. To put this number into perspective, Hep C has contributed to more deaths than HIV in Arkansas each year since 2006. To reduce the number of Arkansans who may be faced with irreversible liver damage or early death, the Arkansas Department of Health recommends all adults discuss Hep C testing with their doctor. [Full Text]
Diabetes education program merits ADA recognition
The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas on May 7. [Full Text]
Attorney general advises consumers on avoiding hackers, phishers, more
Last week, online retailer and merchant eBay announced that personal information including email addresses of more than 145 million users had been stolen from the company’s databases in a cyberattack. [Full Text]
Fostering empathy for dementia victims
NASHVILLE - The Arkansas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program presented a video raising awareness on the effects of dementia in elderly nursing home residents on Tuesday at the Mine Creek Health and Rehab Center. [Full Text]
Some lighter sides for Dad’s Day
Some presidential candidate once said, “It’s about the economy …” Paraphrasing that, “It’s about the sides ….” Truth be told when it comes to preparing a meal, most of us know what we want for the main course. We’ve already decided on chicken, beef, pork tenderloin or even tilapia. No problem there. The problem comes in deciding on the sides. The wrong choice can follow you for decades. [Full Text]
Other nominees for senior hall of fame
Other nominees for this year’s Senior Arkansan Hall of Fame included Amanda Charles, Barbara Schenk, Betty B. Johnson, Iseral Nelson, Loyd Wessels, Bessie Dixon and Cleffie Louise Gipson. Members of the final selection committee who chose the three inductees said the scoring was very tough and competitive. [Full Text]
Happy Father’s Day
To the editor: My dad moved to Florida two years ago. I miss the days when I could drop in, hug him and listen to his stories. He is 82 now, and I am pushing 60. I realize every day that our time together is almost at an end. The only regret I have is that I don’t tell him what he means to me because the words cannot encompass the feelings. But this is my feeble attempt. [Full Text]