Two years ago, Audrey Butler was cleaning out her closets and came across several gently-used jackets her son no longer was wearing. She called a counselor at McNary High School in Keizer and asked if the jackets could be donated to students who might need them.
Whether you are a full- or part-time caregiver, these can be difficult times. Dr. Vinay Saranga of Saranga Comprehensive Psychiatry offers the following tips to make those difficult times a bit easier.
As an executive with a humanitarian organization, Donni Pitzl of Newport traveled frequently across the globe, mostly throughout Africa, honoring world leaders who embodied the Golden Rule. This is a rule of ethical conduct that embraces treating others with the same respect and dignity one …
Want to support culture while enjoying music, meeting great people and learning about new things? The Eugene Symphony Guild has a spot for you.
Does your New Year’s resolution include finding something useful to do with your spare time but you can’t get off the couch or break away from the TV?
It’s hard to explain, but there’s a real rush when you hold an axe in your hands, prepare your swing and then hurl the axe at the target.
David Bruhn finally had the opportunity to landscape his dream
Happy New Year! Time sure flies, doesn’t it? With another year come and gone and a multitude of successes and failures to draw from, it’s time to forge ahead to a new year in our gardens.
Today’s audiences are looking for big shows – the bigger, the better – and local cultural establishments are responding.
Flapper dresses, bob haircuts, $800 cars and the invention of the pop-up toaster — this was American life on Dec. 23, 1919 when Doris Rawlings was born.
Laughing yoga changes lives, and that’s no joke.
Are women overloooked in the homelessness crisis?
Gloria Nussbaum believes audio is the best way to remember your loved one
Every one of us has a story. Even more, our stories need to be recorded and shared.
Another gardening year is behind us. Isn’t it true that the older we get, the faster time flies? But the news is not all negative. There is an upside to this whole speed of time deal, especially when it comes to gardening.
Trena Cleland is a personal historian in Eugene who helps individuals and families write life stories, compile family histories, create legacy books, and more.
When Glenda Dennis arrives for her interview, this 70-year-old nurse is, as expected, dressed in scrubs. It’s been her way of life for decades.
When residents in Nancy Inglehart’s Gresham neighborhood learned their rent would be increasing by $40 a month, they had decisions to make.
With so many retirement housing options, knowing where to begin can be a challenge, especially when searching for adult care homes.
A chance sighting led Cyndi romine to help those who can’t help themselves
The drive over the western Cascades takes you through winding roads lined with pine trees and pristine lakes before dropping down into long stretches of scrub brush, wide open fields and sparse vegetation.
Getting screened early for memory loss won’t prevent it from happening, but it can mean the difference in how it’s treated and your quality of life.
Scammers prey on emotions, and loneliness is one of the primary reasons this scam is effective. Victims are typically recently widowed or vulnerable.
I’m a cat lover, and we’ve always had a domestic cat in our lives. In fact, I’m an animal lover in general, a term that includes both domesticated “companion animals” and Mother Nature’s “other animals.”
One of the biggest safety risks in our homes as we age is falling down. We can trip over items, lose balance and the ability to be mobile.
Although it was many years ago, I remember it well. It was a Saturday in June and I was with my gardening friends meandering through the gorgeous gardens of Dancing Oaks Nursery outside of Monmouth.
Glass blowing is a talent one coastal artist turned into a thriving business in Lincoln City.
What matters most to you when you’re dining out at a restaurant? Do you make your decisions based on cuisine, location or price?
Rick Pettigrew has his sights set on some pretty big travel goals for 2020 and he wants to take you with him.
Ever wonder how Halloween would fare in a time machine? These mysteries are revealed when the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library features a display of Izo Milano’s antique postcards and memorabilia this month.
Scams are in abundance, from free trial offers, door-to-door sales pitches, price gouging and everyone’s most annoying nightmare — telemarketing.
Growing up in Eugene, I chased butterflies and scurrying bugs. I wanted a closer look at their anatomy, behavior and habitat.
\If you’re age 65 or older, you face an increased risk of falling down: one out of four fall every year. After falling once, your chances of falling again doubles. Falls can cause serious injury — to the brain or hip — and significantly impact mobility. Each year, 2.8 million people over age…
Last month, we helped explain the different levels of continuing care available through independent and assisted living, as well as in memory care, adult foster homes and retirement communities.
A good motivator can inspire aging older adults to chuck off stereotypes about getting older, tossing the canes and walkers – and having a good time in the process.
We tend to think of our DNA as belonging to us alone. After all, DNA, or scientifically speaking, deoxyribonucleic acid, is what defines us as individuals.
Study shows malnutrition can hinder healing abilities
Rake leaves, pull plants and find the nearest plant sale — stat!
You know it’s important to never stop learning, but recent research has shown it can actually improve your brain’s cognitive abilities.
Experiencing and managing chronic health conditions can be very hard and is sometimes overwhelming. Unfortunately, there are no quick solutions, leaving one wishing for a superhero to come save the day,
Have you considered being a volunteer mentor in a classroom, helping children read? Here’s the experience of one volunteer who signed up through Metropolitan Family Services.
Lots of tails will be wagging at Minto Brown Island Park on Sept. 14, and it all has to do with the pets of hospice patients.
There’s a good reason why Karen Frascone is known as “the purple lady,” and she’s happy to be known for it.
Is old age a “disease” to be dreaded or an opportunity to plan for your future?
Preparing your house to move takes a lot of effort, especially when you have accumulated items for many years. Downsizing experts can help you through the process.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging and at times, overwhelming. Currently, more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Salem resident and former caregiver Susan Jones cared for her partner Elizabeth for 12 year…
Educate yourself about the options available in continuing care communities, which range from independent living to skilled nursing care.
“Hens” and their “chicks” are actually succulent plants that are easy to grow, but not all of them can handle cold winters.
A collection of Pacific Northwest musical history will soon be made available to the music-loving public.
Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits.
South Salem is home to the first of several neighborhood “villages” designed to help seniors live in their own homes as they age.
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