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THE NEW FORTY Dazed and confused...
Today, while all my windows were open in the house, I heard the wafting sounds of 70s and 80s rock from a neighbor's house. This is a neighbor that I would guess to be a bit older than me (but let me ...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 11:15 PM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Letter to Dave
Dear Dave, As I age, I often hear warnings about the process of becoming old; today, I experienced a tangible act of that process. After arriving downstairs, I am often crowded by our...
Posted on 1/12/13 at 8:50 AM
NEW PLATEAUS Life at a Funeral
Grandma's funeral was Wednesday. When she was being lowered into the ground, I looked over and saw my three brothers and sister standing by. "Gosh", I thought. "This is really happening." We five we...
Posted on 11/16/12 at 11:01 AM
COBBERS ON THE BRAIN Quality of Life and End of Life Decisions
In a discussion of neurodegenerative diseases, especially those that appear as late-onset varieties, a question arises about prolonging life and improving quality of life. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosi...
Posted on 10/24/12 at 10:00 AM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS NIA pegs UND researchers to pursue possible HIV–Alzheimer’s connection
The National Institute on Aging seeks to spur the research of two scientists at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Xuesong Chen, Ph.D., and Jonathan D. Geiger, Ph.D...
Posted on 8/13/12 at 9:14 AM
World's oldest man, native of Minnesota, dies in Montana at 114 
Walter Breuning's earliest memories stretched back 111 years, before home entertainment came with a twist of the radio dial. They were of his grandfather's tales of killing Southerners in the Civil War.
By Matt Volz , April 14, 2011
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Survey: North Dakotans 50+ worried about health, financial security in retirement
Health care issues and financial security are the top challenges facing North Dakotans as they age, according to a new survey released Tuesday by the AARP.
By Herald Staff Report , March 09, 2011
Foss: With age comes some restraint
There’s an old saying that age has its benefits. As I shuffle into older age, I’ve learned that senior status can get you 10 percent off your food bill when eating out. If you can swallow your pride and ask for it, the savings are there.
By Virg Foss , February 25, 2011
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FYI on Facebook
GF library helps users navigate popular social network siteA computer class Thursday night at the Grand Forks Public Library attracted a small crowd of curious, graying patrons, but not all were prepared to join Facebook’s self-proclaimed effort to “make the world more open and connected.”
By Lisa Gulya , February 11, 2011
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102-year-old Minnesota resident shares advice on how to avoid stress
More than a century of life has taught Tom Pederson how to handle stress: get along with everybody, stay away from grouches and don’t bother worrying.
By Dave Roepke , October 17, 2010
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OBIT: Clifford Hansen, 97, former Wyoming governor and U.S. senator
Former Wyoming governor and U.S. Sen Clifford Hansen, a rancher who rode his agricultural background to political success in Cheyenne and Washington, D.C., died Tuesday night.
By Matt Joyce , October 21, 2009
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3 Americans share 2009 Nobel medicine prize
Americans Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak were named winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine today for research that has implications for cancer and aging research.
By Karl Ritter and Matt Moore , October 05, 2009
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100-year-olds’ club getting crowded
Once virtually nonexistent, the world’s population of centenarians is projected to reach nearly 6 million by midcentury. That’s pushing the median age toward 50 in many developed nations and challenging views of what it means to be old and middle-age.
By Hope Yen , July 19, 2009
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World’s oldest woman dies in Portugal at age 115
LISBON, Portugal — A woman who lived to see five of her great-great grandchildren born and was believed to have been the world’s oldest person living, has died in northwest Portugal at age 115, officials said today.
January 02, 2009
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