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Seniors

Dementia Caregiving Series starts July 25

MARQUETTE — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be offered via Zoom from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursdays on July 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information ...

Paying attention to health will ease the journey to old age

NIAGARA, Wis. — It’s no secret that developing healthy habits throughout life will help the aging process. Certainly we cannot help our genetics, but many problems later in life develop because we did not make healthy choices when we were young. Granted, our younger years were definitely ...

Vouchers available for Wisconsin Senior Farmers’ Market Program

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program allows seniors the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from certified farmers. Eligible individuals can receive $45 each in Farmer’s Market Vouchers once per year. The vouchers ...

Rest and relaxation do not equate to laziness

NIAGARA, Wis. — In the past couple of weeks, I have encountered several people with whom I used to work. Whether out to dinner, at the grocery store or at my nail salon — no matter the activity — they all shared one common change to their appearance. Each was essentially the same person ...

Golden K learns about new cancer center

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Chair Judy Sielaff shared a thought for the day, “Up in the deep blue sky, great white clouds are floating by. All the world is dressed in green, many happy birds are seen. Roses bright and sunshine clear, show that lovely June is here. ...

Norway-Vulcan Area Senior Center community impact grows

By TERRI CASTELAZ Staff Writer NORWAY — Offering everything from a warm meal and fellowship to bingo and prizes to crafts and fitness, the Norway-Vulcan Area Senior Center’s community impact has grown over time. The facility will celebrate its golden anniversary of becoming a ...