Category 'Government'

May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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Dine to Donate at Applebee's in Portage

by Rob Boven on March 22, 2012 0 Comments

Help the Friends of the Portage Senior Center by treating yourself to dinner at Applebee's in Portage on Westnedge.  15% of your bill will be donated to the Friends of the Portage Senior Center.

Have a great night and dine out.

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Eldercare Education

by Rob Boven on February 24, 2012 0 Comments

Caring for our Aging Selves - Caring for our Aging Loved Ones This is a five part series cover aspects of aging, services and programs available and trusted resources. This series starts February 26th at 5pm to 6:30pm.  Dinner is provided At Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1515 Helen Driv...

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Improve Your Health Literacy

by Rita Ude on February 21, 2012 0 Comments

Approximately 46 percent of adults are health illiterate, meaning they find it difficult to read, comprehend and use health information. Patients' misunderstanding of health information and treatment decisions is estimated to cost the U.S. $73 billion.

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U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population

by Rita Ude on February 14, 2012 5 Comments

During the next 30 years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 and the proportion of those individuals over 85 are expected to double, impacting the economy, employment, healthcare and social services.

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Sandwich Generation Survival Tips

by Rita Ude on February 07, 2012 0 Comments

Are you a member of the sandwich generation? If you are raising children while caring for your elderly parents, you definitely are. Read the suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family.

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2012 9 Comments

A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.

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Caregiving Back-Up Help

by Angela Roeber on January 09, 2012 3 Comments

Arrange qualified in-home care assistance as back-up to the primary caregiver for a Veteran who has Memory Loss. The goal is to be ready to call for a professional in-home caregiver when the circumstances arise.

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Help support Portage Senior Center

by Rob Boven on August 18, 2011 0 Comments

Everyone can help support the Portage Senior Center and it is as easy as going out to eat.  Join the Friends of the Portage Senior Center Monday, August 22nd from 3p to 7p at Culver's of Portage at 7262 South Westnedge Ave, Portage.  What ever is ordered between 3p and 7p, Culver's will do...

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Help support Portage Senior Center

by Rob Boven on August 18, 2011 0 Comments

Everyone can help support the Portage Senior Center and it is as easy as going out to eat.  Join the Friends of the Portage Senior Center Monday, August 22nd from 3p to 7p at Culver's of Portage at 7262 South Westnedge Ave, Portage.  What ever is ordered between 3p and 7p, Culver's will do...

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