Seniors

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (147+ words) Charlotte Observer AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. - The Charlotte Observer seeks community input for a senior living project. - Nearly a quarter of North Carolina residents will be at least 65 by 2060. - In 88 counties, residents over 60 already outnumber those under 18. The…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (518+ words) Past research linking humor to personality mostly focused on standard traits, like extraversion or agreeableness. The authors of this new research wanted to explore how these eight specific comic styles align with a wider range of personality disorder traits. The…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (793+ words) A chair sits in the closet of Betty Tribe’s home July 30 in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Betty Tribe demonstrates her electric recliner that can assist her in standing up July 30 in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Occupational therapist Kelly…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (206+ words) The Masibambaneni Organisation Elderly Care Centre and Reiger Park Elderly Centre joined hands with NICRO, Old Mutual, the Ray of Hope Foundation and the Department of Social Development on Women’s Day (August 9) to honour local grannies and highlight community support…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Members of the St. Joseph Board of Commissioners presented a donation to the St. Joseph Senior Citizens Center during their Aug. 4 meeting that had been approved as a non-profit contribution under the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget. One resident addressed the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (525+ words) In the past few months, I’ve noticed in BG and elsewhere people seem friendlier. They smile more, there is a certain attitude of courtesy shown. Passing strangers on the sidewalk or in a store, people nod, smile or even say…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (222+ words) The free training, organized by nonprofit Age Plus, recognizes that many older adults living independently may lack easy access to transportation or face challenges related to chronic illness or disability. OREGON — A new training program is helping first responders in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (359+ words) Sun Community News GLENS FALLS | Glens Falls Hospital has earned special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence hospital This recognition was awarded by Agre Friendly Health Systems – an initiative of the John A Hartford…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (479+ words) What becoming independent has meant to me as a Japanese mother. She is only four years old. At that moment, I realized something. Growing up isn’t only about learning to do things alone. Sometimes, it’s about learning to care for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (210+ words) Erskine College announced Wednesday that the Renaissance retirement community in Due West plans to cease operations, according to a news release issued by the college. The release described the Renaissance as “a valued neighbor and an important part of the…...