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(BPT) - By Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director & CEO, American College of SurgeonsFor people of all ages, the mere thought of surgery can spur anxious thoughts and concerns: How …
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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Medicare Annual Update on Oct. 9
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is partnering with MN Senior LinkAge to host a free class to help people learn about Medicare. “Medicare Annual Update” on Wednesday, Oct. …
Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Minneapolis for a lifetime? Debatable
I recently attended my first Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging meeting. I am convinced that in the city of Minneapolis elders/seniors don’t exist. There is such a thing as the …
Nancy Eustis
Volunteer of the year
Nancy Eustis was named Volunteer of the Year at the Kenwood Senior Living, 825 Summit Ave. She has lived at The Kenwood since 1997. Eustis has volunteered throughout the community in many ways. …
Alzheimer Assn offers classes
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter is offering a series of classes for The Empowered Caregiver designed to provide dementia caregivers with helpful tools and ways to …
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board President Meg Forney (eft), City of Minneapolis Director of Public Works Tim Sexton, and MPRB Superintendent Al Bangoura (right) pose with residents of the nearby Victory Health + Rehabilitation Center. (Photo by submitted)
MPRB launches Cycling Without Age program
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has kicked off a new program, Cycling Without Age, aimed at helping older adults with mobility issues enjoy time and connect with others in …
6 Doctor-Approved New Year’s Resolutions for Better Health in 2025
(BPT) - As we turn the page to a new year, many of us are writing our list of resolutions. While grand goals like "lose weight" or "eat healthier" often take center stage, these can quickly feel like …
Headed South for Winter? 5 Tips for Snowbirds About to Take Flight
(BPT) - Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now …
Mind the Gap: Six Tips to Assess Your Healthcare Coverage Before the New Year
(BPT) - The new year is a good time to reset. From a fresh start on lifestyle choices, hobbies or pursuits, to the less exciting — but no less important — aspects of life, like …
Learning from Voices of War: Honoring the 80th anniversary of World War II's final major battle
(Family Features) The Ardennes Offensive, commonly known as the "Battle of the Bulge," stands as the single bloodiest battle fought by the United States during World War II.
Five Ways to Ease Your Retirement Worries
(BPT) - By Rob Williams, Managing Director, Financial Planning, Retirement Income and Wealth Management, Schwab Center for Financial ResearchThere are a lot of cautionary tales in the news these days …
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Arson fires at Stevens House
The Minneapolis Park and RecreaCon Board Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving three recent arson fires at the Stevens House, located at 4901 South Minnehaha Park …
Jonathan Reckford was the first to speak in "Healing Our House Divided" on Oct. 5, 2022.
Healing our house divided
This fall, The Westminster Town Hall Forum presents “Healing Our House Divided”   a four-part series in which intellectually diverse thinkers will argue that community can surmount …
Fire Motor Operator Mary Mohn, Firefighter Bonnie Bleskachek, Firefighter Vicki Hoff and Captain Jean Kidd, who from 1992-1994 formed the city’s first all-women crew, in front of their rig, Engine 5.
MFD commemorates 30th anniversary of first all-women fire crew
Current and former fire department staff, city officials, friends and family joined together at Minneapolis Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave.) on Sept. 23, 2022, to honor the four members of the …
Gary Schatzlein stands in Schatzlein’s Saddle Shop at 413 W Lake St., holding a saddle that needs to be repaired. “It has been hard to compete with online shopping,” Gary Schatzlein said. “Brands have made it harder for us to buy from them.” The horse behind him is one customers used to sit on and see if their apparel fit right. Now, the horse displays a “Do Not Touch” sign
WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET
Before Lake Street was a popular hub of Minneapolis, it was a rural area where farming was prevalent. There were rarely any streetcars or buses that rode up and down the street, but rather, horses …
Repairs coming to historic park buildings
The Ard Godfrey House, John H. Stevens House, and Longfellow House are scheduled for repairs this fall as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate historic structures located in Minneapolis parks. …

Older adults at higher risk of confusion, memory problems after surgery: anesthesiologists and patients should partner to protect brain health
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
2024 Animal Advocate Award
Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble (DFL) of Minneapolis was presented with the 2024 Animal Advocate Award by Animal Humane Society (AHS) in recognition of his work to support the welfare of …
Volunteers are key to pulling together the annual Woofstock event in Linden Hills. The energy they put into the community event helps it run smoothly.
Positive energy meets canine energy
I think about energy a lot. I wonder: How much energy does it take to bark!? I mean, it kind of looks like it would take a lot of energy, if I were to suddenly yell that loud and urgently. . . I …
Hercules, an Olde English Bulldogge, had his tail cut off by a breeder at a young age before he joined the Peter family.
Dogs don’t need cosmetic surgery
I’ve had three family dogs that I can remember in my lifetime. Hunter was a yellow Labrador, Hercules an Olde English Bulldogge, and now, Smokey, our German Shepherd mix. When I was growing up, …
Madison Weissenborn holds three-month-old Llasa prior to a free adoption day event on Dec. 9, 2022 meant to clear out the shelter before Christmas. Weissenborn is the volunteer and community partnership coordinator at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Not the pound you think you know
The Minneapolis city animal control facility isn’t the grim place many picture.“For a long time, this place would have been called a pound with all the negative aspects that …
The Team Larry House Band performed at Woofstock on Saturday September 10, 2022 hosted at Sheridan Ave S & W 43rd St.
Teaming up for good
It was sunny and 70 degrees for the 17th Annual Linden Hills Woofstock, and the pooches were not to be disappointed. Nor were the fans of The Disappointments, the latest teenage rock group coming …
Sean Sherman, chef and cookbook author, focuses on rebuilding Indigenous food pathways broken by colonization.
Sean Sherman buys 2601 Franklin Ave for new NATIFS Indigenous BBQ restaurant and commissary
North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) , the nonprofit founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman, has acquired the Seward Co-op Creamery building in Minneapolis. The …
They wanted to save the boulevard trees along six blocks of 29th Ave. and they came together to do just that. Then they celebrated together at Arbeiter Brewing. (Photo by submitted)
Motivated by a common goal
Residents along six blocks of 29th Ave. S have banded together to save 40 ash trees. “These are public trees that the whole community benefits from,” observed Loey Colebeck. “Many …
Dr. Abdiasis Inshar hows a treatment room where patients receive chiropractic care at Premier Health Chiropractors. (Photo by Khalid Mohamed)
First Somali-American chiropractor aims to help people be well
Dr. Abdiasis Inshar, a 26-year-old chiropractor working at the Premier Health Chiropractors of South Minneapolis clinic (1813 East Lake St.), believes he is the first Somali-American chiropractor in …
Odigo Wellness opens
Odigo Wellness, a collectively-owned wellness center, held the grand opening of its new lo-cation at 3115 Hennepin Ave S in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis on Oct. 19. Odigo Wellness – owned by …
Birth Justice Collaborative members (left to right): Reverend Dr. Alika Galloway, Dr. Antony Stately, Dr. Nick Metcalf, Laura LaCroix-Dalluhn, Corenia Smith, Ashley Johnson, Diane Tran, Cati Gómez, and Pastor Cyreta Howard. (Photo submitted)
Birth Justice Collaborative applauds passage of birth justice legislation
Two bills aimed at advancing maternal health and improving birth outcomes for Minnesotans were passed this year, and are consider groundbreaking by the Birth Justice Collaborative. "The passage of …
News for Seniors

6 creative ways to save on healthcare using your Medicare Advantage OTC allowance

(BPT) - Did you know that if you're on a Medicare Advantage plan, you most likely have an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance to help offset the costs of everyday healthcare items? Millions of Medicare …

2 crucial New Year's tasks to help protect your home and belongings

(BPT) - The beginning of a new year is a time when many people take stock of their lives, addressing important tasks like getting wellness exams or scheduling home maintenance. To help protect your …

4 ways seniors can find connection this holiday season

(BPT) - As you get older, we may sometimes feel less of a sense of community and connection. If you've experienced loss, are living apart from family or have challenges due to chronic medical …

Gut health matters! 6 easy ways to prioritize it this winter

(BPT) - The holiday season is a festive, joyous time of year but it can pack a one-two punch. With all of the holiday baking, get-togethers and big meals, people tend to overindulge in rich foods, …

Get the Facts about Enlarged Prostate

(BPT) - Sponsored by Boston ScientificEnlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects about 50% of men by age 60 and up to 90% of men by age …

Recently diagnosed with thyroid eye disease? You may want to know about a new clinical study

(BPT) - Your eyes can tell you a lot about your health, and this is especially true for those living with thyroid eye disease (TED). TED occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets the tissues …

Are you living with eczema? It's time to get the care you deserve

(BPT) - Sponsored by Eli Lilly and CompanyUnderstanding eczema For her entire life, April has lived with dry, itchy skin, experiencing frequent thinning and scarring of her skin due to insistent …

4 reasons you should check your hearing this year

(BPT) - When was the last time you had your hearing checked? If you're like most Americans, it may have been a while or you may not have gotten it checked before — rest assured, you're not …

Palliative Care: A Personalized Pathway to Comfort and Support

(BPT) - Palliative care from Carelon Health offers a deeply personalized and compassionate approach to managing the complexities of serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from symptoms, …

All-inclusive elder care for aging at home: This nursing home alternative is on the rise

Enrollment at PACE centers has grown 50% since 2019. Caring.com examined data from the NPA to illustrate their growing popularity.

States where older people's health is seeing the biggest decline

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to see which states have seen the biggest declines in senior health, using data from the CDC.
Need affordable vision care? How Medicare Advantage can help
(BPT) - The end of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is fast approaching. By Dec. 7, it’s important that eligible adults choose a plan that fits their needs, especially when it comes to …
Tips for Healthy Aging with Medicare Advantage Plans
(BPT) - Your health plan plays a big role in keeping you healthy as you age. It can support key parts of healthy aging, like preventive care, taking prescribed medications, regular exercise and …
New Technology Provides Hope for Patient with AFib
(BPT) - Sponsored by Boston ScientificAfter retiring from his career as a photographer, Pennsylvania resident Bob Skalkowski looked forward to spending his time sailing, gardening, exercising, fixing …
'Tis the Season to be a Savvy Shopper
(BPT) - The holiday season is full of joy, gatherings, food and merriment. It's also full of parents and grandparents trying to maintain a budget as they shop, plan and execute those gatherings. AARP …
Three things to know about gut health in America
(BPT) - Have you ever felt uncomfortable after a meal? Maybe you know that certain foods upset your stomach, so you avoid them altogether. Gut issues are more common than you think with more than …
How to know if you can trust your supplement: 4 things to look for
(BPT) - A multivitamin. Calcium. Vitamin C. Chances are, you've taken at least one of these today, along with three-quarters of American adults.There are hundreds of brands and thousands of products …
More seniors news

How AI is advancing hearing aids, in real time

(BPT) - Hearing loss is often called a “silent epidemic” because it can develop slowly and go unnoticed for years. According to the National Council on Aging, more than 60 million …

Types of retirement plans and which to consider

SoFi shares the nuances of different retirement plans, including tax benefits and drawbacks, to help people choose the right mix of plans to achieve their financial goals.

Avoiding the dentist? How technological advances are creating more positive dental experiences

(BPT) - When was the last time you saw a dentist? If you're cringing, you're not alone. According to the American Dental Association, over 100 million Americans skip going to the dentist each year, …

Seniors: Prevent falls with these 3 easy moves

(BPT) - If you're an American over age 65, or have a senior loved one, you know how big of a risk falls can be in daily life. As people age, their balance becomes less steady, which can lead to an …
Navigating “Gramnesia” This Holiday Season

Navigating “Gramnesia” This Holiday Season

(NewsUSA) - “Gramnesia,” a popular portmanteau term coined from the words “grandparents” and “amnesia," is taking the internet by storm, including a recent mention in the HuffPost. The …

Choosing between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans is tricky

The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every October: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year?
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