ELDERLY
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Those who scam elderly are targeted
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. These scams continue to be a growing problem ...
Posted on 3/5/13 at 7:14 PM
NDAD INSIGHTS On his final ride, Harold Ennis, 94, 'smiled all the way'
By Mike Brue On a pleasant August day this year, Harold Ennis got a good, long look at the miles of northwest North Dakota countrysidearound Tagus,the now-unincorporated North Dakotatown wher...
Posted on 12/17/12 at 11:02 PM
THE NEW FORTY Simple things...
They say simple things amuse simple people. I have concluded I am simple. I say this because the most minor of things can endlessly amuse me. While others may just see something and take it at face v...
Posted on 8/8/12 at 7:44 PM
REAL MONEY Financial Exploitation of Elders
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently focused on the increasing financial exploitation of the elderly population. Taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable can come in two forms: Outside sour...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:00 AM
NEW PLATEAUS Are Older People Happier?
When I was a Junior in high school, I remember our psychology teacher, Mr Sonnek, asking how our class thought happiness changes with age. Our slowly downward diagram just made our close-to-retirement...
Posted on 5/1/12 at 8:28 AM
Older fathers are more likely to have autistic grandchildren 
Men who have children when they are older are more likely to have grandchildren with autism, according to a study which shows for the first time that risk factors for autism may build up over generations.
By Kate Kelland , April 28, 2013
Care home worker's idea saves seniors
Anything 92-year-old Myrtle Ziebell needs as she walks around Watkins Manor rests carefully in a large fabric bag hanging from her walker. Before the bag, carrying items was a hassle — and dangerous. Ziebell juggled items in her arms while continuing to push her walker forward without always using two hands.
By Tesla Rodriquez , April 13, 2013
North Dakota bill aims to protect seniors, vulnerable adults
North Dakota's House has endorsed legislation that would require the reporting of abuse or neglect of senior citizens and other vulnerable adults.
By Associated Press , April 06, 2013
Francine McClendon, Grand Forks, N.D. letters: Once funding stops, programming stops, too
Francine McClendon of Grand Forks writes in about opportunities for the elderly.
By Francine McClendon , March 11, 2013
Health Matters: Being fit may help ward off dementia
Dr. Joshua Wynne answers the question: Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of developing dementia?
By Dr. Joshua Wynne , February 25, 2013
MARILYN HAGERTY: Glory wants to help seniors live in own home
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Local woman uses nursing, ministerial skills in business
By Marilyn Hagerty , February 03, 2013
Dayton health budget would add poor, disabled, elderly
Thousands more poor, disabled and elderly Minnesotans would receive state-funded health care if Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget plan passes.
By Don Davis , January 24, 2013
ND, SD rank 1-2 in independent nursing home study
A study by an independent news organization shows that North Dakota and South Dakota have the lowest number of serious deficiencies in its nursing homes.
By Associated Press , January 13, 2013
Nancy Roethler, Grand Forks, N.D. letters: Give the elderly something to celebrate
Nancy Roethler of Grand Forks writes letter on the importance of visiting shut-ins and the elderly.
By Nancy Roethler , December 02, 2012
Pennington County OKs senior center grant
Pennington County commissioners recently approved a $5,000 challenge grant to aid the Heritage Center of Thief River Falls.
By Herald Staff Report , March 24, 2012
Artificial knees in nearly 1 in 20 U.S. adults
That's more than 4 million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common these replacement joints have become in an aging population.
By Lindsey Tanner , February 10, 2012
Last known World War I veteran dies at 110
Florence Green was the last known surviving veteran of World War I. She was serving with the Women's Royal Air Force as a waitress at an air base in eastern England when the guns fell silent on Nov. 11, 1918. It was not until 2010 that she was officially recognized as a veteran after a researcher found her service record in Britain's National Archives.
By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless , February 07, 2012
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