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Where To Find

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Adams Pharmacy, Associated Bank, Beechwood Rest Home, Berkshire Apartments, Burnesch Variety (Random Lake), Carriage House, Charcoal Inn (North South) Colonial Columns, Community Bank (Taylor Heights and Plymouth), Country Kitchen, Discovery Coach, US Bank Sheboygan, Care Partners Assisted Living (Kiel), Glander Drug (Sunnyside Mall).

Vacationing With Gransparents

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Vacationing With Gransparents
BY ALLISON THOMPSON Moxie correspondent In this fast-paced, high-tech world, families can easily drift apart. But grandparents can slow down the drift by taking matters into their own hands and booking a family vacation that is suitable for everyone from grandma to baby.

Vacations

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Vacations
“Grandma and grandpa start planning and everyone joins along,” said Gray, who has planned numerous vacations that encompass the entire family. “A lot more multigenerational travel is going on because they want to have more family time in this crazy world we live.

Senior Programs Don’t Take Vacation Even When Summer Approaches

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Senior Programs Don’t Take Vacation Even When Summer Approaches
steering wheel adjustments for airbag safety and much more. Occupational therapists will be on hand to demonstrate wedge cushions, seatbelt extenders and other devices to help with getting in and out of your vehicle. Each check-up takes about 20 minutes and every driver will get a “goodie bag” filled with valuable safedriving resources.

Program On Butterflies At Terrace Estates

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Thorne, of Caterpillar Caregiver LLC will give a presentation on “How to Raise a Monarch Butterfly by Becoming a Caterpillar Caregiver” at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, for the residents at Terrace Estates Senior Living Center in Sheboygan..

Grandmother's Prom Dress Still Fashionable In 2009

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Grandmother's Prom Dress Still Fashionable In 2009
After fixing some very narrow tears, it fits “like a dream,” Lione said. In her 25 years of experience as a tailor, Lione has never refurbished a grandmother’s prom dress for a granddaughter. There are the occasional daughters who want to wear their mother’s wedding gowns, but no story such as this, she said.

Downsizing For Dollars: How To Make Money On Your Unwanted Stuff

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Downsizing For Dollars: How To Make Money On Your Unwanted Stuff
Dear Savvy Senior Over the years, my husband and I have acquired a house and garage full of stuff, and would like to start downsizing before we get too old. To do this we would like to sell off what we can. So my question is what is the best way to get the most money for our possessions? — Retired Packrats.

Companion Care Marks 15th Year

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sommersberger said what started as a small idea 15 years ago turned out to fill a large need inthe community. When the business started growing so rapidly her husband Rick joined the company in 1997. He is co-owner in charge of all accounting, workman’s compensation, accounts receivable and payable and unemployment issues.

102-Year-Old Woman Still On The Job

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Levy says she moved to Columbia from New York and encouraged her husband to open up a awnshop next to his existing downtown store..

Downsizing/How To Get Rid Of Stuff

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

much to charge for your stuff, you can get a ballpark idea by doing a search for items that are similar to yours on the sales site you’re planning to use. If, however, you suspect you have a rare or extremely valuable item, you should get it appraised.

LOCAL NOT THE THEATRE OF THE LIVING DEAD

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LOCAL NOT THE THEATRE OF THE LIVING DEAD
“Royal Court acts fast with Gaza crisis play,” wrote Mark Brown, arts writer for the Guardian newspaper in Great Britain, referring to the staging of the extremely controversial play, “Seven Jewish Children, a Play for Gaza,” written by playwright Caryl Churchill .

Get Heart-Healthy Diet Tips At Program

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Get Heart-Healthy Diet Tips At Program
Learn tips to change your eating habits and to kick-start your way toward a heart healthy diet with the program, “Heart-Healthy Diet Tips,” to be presented at Prairie Crossing Assisted Living at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 6..

Pills, pills & more pills

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Medical College of Wisconsin medical students and residents walked a week in their elderly patients’ shoes — and prescription regimens — in an innovative study exercise designed to raise awareness of the problems facing many elderly patients taking multiple prescription drugs.

Pills & more pills/Medical students get a taste of tough medication regimens

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

thor Dr. Kathryn Denson, assistant professor of medicine in geriatrics. “Walking in their patient’s shoes helps them think practically about changes both the physician and patient can make to decrease medications and to help patients take medications correctly.