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October 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 6
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
October 2012 - Volume 1 - Number 6
Star City Mayor Gene Yarbrough, 73, is active in many civic organizations at home and in Arkansas. He worries today’s seniors can be afflicted by apathy and encourages them to be active, both physically and socially. Mayor Stewart Nelson, of Morrilton has played Santa Claus each Christmas for the past 24 years. He encourages seniors to join their local senior centers and to take advantage of services offered by the Area Agencies on Aging.
Seniors take active roles in cities
Be active. This was a common sentiment mentioned by several mature mayors around Arkansas. Whether it is taking an active role in city government, clubs and organizations or even as elemental as being active in your own life, these gentlemen stress the importance of leading a fulfilling life. [Full Text]
In this issue
This month’s Arkansas Aging offers a couple of features on old-timers who have some timely things to share, from reminiscences about the good old days and the not so good old days from Robert G. Hall, a Jacksonville resident who originally hailed from Michigan. To say he’s seen it all might be an understatement but his reflections are enlightening and entertaining. [Full Text]
Recollections of growing up during the Great Depression
The Depression struck in October 1929, just three months after my father’s death in July of that year. I was 10 years old at the time. My brother Kenneth was 13 years old and Carlton was 14 years old. This meant my mother was left with three young children to provide for in the middle of the Depression. [Full Text]
Make appointment for your free Medicare Drug Plan review
Central Arkansas Medicare recipients can call CareLink Information and Assistance at 501-372-5300 or 800-482-6359 to make an appointment for a free Medicare Drug Plan review during the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Oct. 15-Dec. 7. [Full Text]
North Little Rock Center good place to meet
I rarely recommend things. I’m more of a social critic. But I’d like to offer a limited recommendation for single and divorced singles looking to meet people or just wanting to have a place to work out, swim or have fun: Join a Senior Center. [Full Text]
World series event held at Harrison
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas hosted a Beanbag Baseball World Series in Harrison on September 28. [Full Text]
Plantar fasciitis, palliative care questions answered
Q: I think I may have plantar fasciitis. What are the symptoms and what can I do about it? [Full Text]
Veteran recalls bombing raids
Army Air Forces First Lt. Therl Harber flew 30 bombing mission over France and Germany during World War II and doesn’t hesitate to talk about his favorite mission. [Full Text]
Challenges of cooking for two
Whether we are getting older, more mature, seeing the silver lining, topping the apex or heading downhill most of us have experienced empty-nest syndrome. [Full Text]
Texarkana seniors have options
SWADC Miller County Senior Adult Center of the Southwest Arkansas Development Center in Texarkana offers bingo, domino games, puzzles, and Wii games providing recreation and fellowship to seniors in the two Texarkana senior centers. [Full Text]