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Take Time To Ready Health Care Proxy Forms

“It’s April do you know where your healthcare proxy is?” I adapted this saying from a local news station who use to say, “It’s 11 o’clock do you know where your children are?” because in April we celebrate National Healthcare Decision Day. We can’t overstress the importance of healthcare proxies and other legal documents that describe our wishes or appoint someone to make decisions for us if we are suddenly unable to. Healthcare proxies are very important and are not just for the old and aging. Everyone over the age of 18 should have a healthcare proxy. This simple ...

Ms. Senior Universe: ‘You Deserve To Be Celebrated

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Ms. Senior Universe/USA Pageant winner this year is a St. George local, and she was not the only Utahn to shine at this year’s competition held in Las Vegas. Marianne Hamilton has been involved in the Southern Utah community for more than 10 years, leaving her mark ...

Celebrate A World Of Flavors During National Nutrition Month

In March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month by focusing on healthy eating. We also celebrate registered dietitians as dedicated leaders in advancing the nutrition status of all people. The foods we eat are influenced by our family’s history and culture. They’re also influenced by where we live, our budgets, and our tastes. This years theme, Celebrate a World of Flavors, gives us an opportunity to celebrate cultural heritage and traditions by exploring new recipes and flavors from around the world. What a great way to learn about one another and find appreciation in our ...

Let’s Talk About Emergencies

There are things we all need to plan for, be prepared for, and know where to find things in the event of an unseen emergency, illness or accident. Age does not dictate the need- being prepared does. I am talking about health directives, financial directives and end of life issues. Generally, these items are referred to as advance directives. Initiating conversations with friends and family about who will do what, what you want, and where to find important papers is so important. If you have ever been in a situation where there was an emergency, the last thing you need to have ...

Take Stock Of Changes Brought By COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. This is especially true for older adults who are at highest risk from the virus and have been isolated from friends and family. As we look at healthy aging in a pandemic world, we need to assess the changes that the past two years have had on our lives, our health and our relationships — and find new ways that community resources can help us continue to adapt, reset and reconnect. When reconnecting with our families and friends after time apart, it is important that we take stock of the physical and emotional changes ...

Spanish Retiree Fights Digital Bank Divide, Seeks Human Help

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish retiree campaigning to keep in-person customer services at banks because he felt “left out” by the shift to online banking is handing government officials a petition with more than 610,000 signatures, amid a wave of national support for his cause. Carlos San ...