Leota Cook (right) looks forward to the delivery of a hot Chuckwagon meal every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Meals are prepared at the Fairfield Center kitchen with the help of volunteers, and more volunteers like Dorothy Chappell (left) deliver the meals while Nutrition Director Debra Barney drives. Participants who[Read More…]
Tag: Senior Citizens
Guest Column: Online overload
MEEKER | If one more online contact or provider tells me to use a new platform/software, upload a new app, or watch a video tutorial, I think I will scream. Last week was a total technology frustration, including my cell phone that would not ring when called. Now that we’re all[Read More…]
Caretakers, health providers play important role for safety of elderly drivers
RBC I Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus along with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety have released a report examining how health care providers play a key role in often-difficult conversations about driving safety and driving retirement with older adults.
Meeker’s Evelyn Metzger, 102, enjoys birthday party
MEEKER I The term “senior citizen” is an understatement in the case of long-time Meeker resident Evelyn Metzger, who turned 102 on April 20. She spoke among friends who had gathered for a surprise birthday party in her home: Herald Times: Happy birthday, Evelyn. Where were you born? Evelyn Metzger:[Read More…]
Arthritis: Big burden for boomers
RBC — A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that arthritis is hitting the nation’s aging population of baby boomers and is projected to increase by 40 percent in the next two decades.
IRS partners host free tax help for elderly
DENVER — Many free tax preparation sites will be open in Colorado this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers.
