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Aging does not automatically mean poor health

NIAGARA, Wis. — This is a common topic as we age. In fact, I know I have devoted column space a time or two already to debunking the myth that aging automatically means a decrease in our health status. Today, I am going to address it again because I believe that we are faced with way too many negative stereotypes about aging, making it easy for us to begin to believe them ourselves. So despite the jokes we may hear or the less-than-flattering television programs, we do not have one foot in the grave once we hit 65. First, we are not preordained to poor physical health just because we ...

Golden K Valentine Party

The Golden K hosted a Valentine’s Party for area special needs children on Monday. Despite the bitter cold, the excited young ones arrived with smiles on their faces and were ready to have a good time. Many made cards at the craft table while others danced to music provided by Jim Janowski, ...

Gene editing: An amazing medical breakthrough

NIAGARA, Wis. — I belong to a study group with other women who enjoy learning new things. Each year we are assigned two lessons for which we are responsible to research and present to the group. This year, our theme is “Modern Medicine: Uplifting Advances in the 21st Century,” and I was assigned the topic of gene editing technology. It is a fascinating subject and holds great promise for the future, so I thought that today I would share with you what I learned. First, I must admit that this topic was a real challenge for me because I was an English major in college and while a ...

Cummings presents program on the Titanic to the Golden K Club

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — A bright sunny day greeted the Golden K seniors on Monday morning. Chairperson Candy Buchcuski brought the group together and Alyce Derwinski took her cue on piano, and with song leader Judy Sielaff the music began. “Blue Moon,” “Dear ...

Golden K learns about Ronald McDonald house

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Stepping up to the podium, first time chairperson for the Golden K, Candy Buchcuski, met the challenge head-on. It was obvious by her leadership and ease that she is not a stranger to public speaking. With gavel in hand, she led the group ...

Early warning signs of ‘frailty’ — and how to prevent it as we age

NIAGARA, Wis. — It has been found that what we do in our 40s, 30s, or even 20s can make a big difference down the road. “Being frail” may not sound like that big of a deal, and it is easy to assume it’s inevitable as we get older. But frailty is actually a legitimate medical condition that can make it harder for us to bounce back from health-related setbacks, as well as heighten our chances of an earlier death. According to a screening tool used to diagnose frailty, we’re considered frail if we have at least three of the following: muscle weakness, a slower walking pace, low ...