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Senior Outlook
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As only the second manager the Barton County Senior Center has ever employed, Helen Dale has plenty of stories to tell.
But her time at the Lamar-based center has come to an end. At the age of 73, and after nearly 19 years of service, Helen decided it was time to retire so she could spend more time with her family.....more>>
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Stephanie Denham: People's generosity does not go unnoticed
We are into the third month of the New Year and already many good things have happened at our Senior Centers.
A gentleman recently walked into the Joplin Senior Center and inquired about the homebound meal program, saying he would like to make a donation. The man ended up handing the manager a monetary donation, then turned around and walked away.
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Carolyn Trout: Too many snow days, too few adventures
I was just sitting there, getting my hair cut, when the stylist at the next station got a phone call.
It was her teenage daughter telling her that school had been cancelled for the next day because it was going to be too cold.
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Carolyn McLaren: Completing census an important task
It’s strange what we remember from our childhood. I have a very clear memory of my mother standing at our front door answering questions being asked by an older lady. I remember asking why the lady was asking questions.
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Melissa Gronda: Hold on, spring is just around the corner
What a winter we’ve been having! Below zero temps, snow, sleet, rain and ice – I think we have seen it all this year. So many times during the winter months, especially during cold and wet winters, we tend to become bored and depressed. When we are caring for a loved one, being cooped up inside can seem even bleaker.
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Dr. Debra Buckler: Best osteoporosis treatment is prevention
When it comes to hip fractures, prevention is the best cure
Older people often worry about breaking bones, particularly their hips. The estimated lifetime risk of developing a hip fracture is 17 percent for women and six percent for men.
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Jennifer Foraker: Color diet with produce for good health
There is nothing more beautiful and tempting in a grocery store than the extensive array of colorful produce. Nearly every color of the rainbow is represented. What’s wonderful about this rich, kaleidoscope of produce is the payoff in terms of health.
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Allison Riddle: Eating healthy important as we age
The American Dietetic Association has designated March as National Nutrition Month so now is the ideal time to reevaluate your eating and exercise habits.
Nutrient needs change as we age, so it’s important to stay healthy throughout your entire life.
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Property tax credit application assistance at several locations
The following locations provide tax credit application assistance.
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Missouri tax forms available via fax or Web site
Electronic filing of income-tax returns continues to increase since it is fast, convenient, secure, more accurate, and allows for direct deposit of any refunds.
In previous years, the Missouri Department of Revenue supplied libraries, tax preparers and other entities with paper individual tax forms as a convenience to their customers. However, with the increased popularity in electronic filing, these paper returns will not be provided this year.
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Are you ready for April 15?
If you plan on taking advantage of the Missouri Property Tax Credit for 2009, be aware that the guidelines have changed from past years. Even if you may have qualified in the past, you may not meet the criteria this year, so it’s important to understand the new guidelines.
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Dr. Debra Buckler: Glaucoma develops slowly, often goes unnoticed
Glaucoma, a common condition that threatens vision, affects many Americans. It essentially involves a buildup of pressure inside of the eyeball. This leads to pressure on the main, or optic, nerve in the back of the eye, which impairs vision.
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Jerod Pheonix: Dance presents a life-changing moment
Every once in a while fate places us in the path of a life changing moment. These moments can come in the form of something as large as a historical event or as small as a butterfly that lands on the tip of a child’s nose. My most recent life changing moment came in the form of a dance.
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Melinda Gronda: Taking time to care for yourself is important
What exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person who is in need of help with basic daily tasks.
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Allison riddle: Make Valentine's Day a fun family affair
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a holiday reserved for sweethearts, involving heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, candy, balloons, flowers and romance. But your sweetie can be anyone you love, including your kids, grandkids and other family members.
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Carolyn Trout: Emergency room debate draws blood
In our household, we have developed something of a familiarity with the emergency room.
There were my two broken arms and the time I skewered my bare foot on a toothpick that had lodged in the carpet pointy end up.
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Jennifer Foraker: Celebrate love without spending a fortune
Let’s see a show of hands. How many people out there are rolling their eyes and groaning at the thought of all the money they feel like they have to spend on Valentine’s Day?
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Senior Center volunteer: Darold Cannon
Joplin resident Darold Cannon is a familiar face at the Joplin Senior Center.
In fact, he’s been a familiar face at the facility for thirty years. Everyone who frequents the center knows who he is . . .
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Carolyn Trout: Love through thick, thin and opera
Even my promise that she would die at the end didn’t persuade him. It obviously wouldn’t happen soon enough.
I haven’t given up all hope. In a month or so, I will cajole him into going over to the Hollywood 14 for the Metropolitan Opera’s HD broadcast of “Carmen.”
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Melissa Gronda: Go beyond making a resolution
As I take on my new role as interim family caregiver coordinator, I am excited and looking forward to a wonderful new year.
Of course, at the start of every New Year most of us try to make life changing resolutions.
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