SENIOR CITIZENS
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
Seniors have one number to call for state aid
The Dayton administration has launched what it calls a one-stop shop for serving the states senior citizens. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon announced Senior LinkAge Line, which provides health and ot...
Posted on 9/14/11 at 5:52 AM
Senate kills bill offering free college classes to older adults
BISMARCKThe North Dakota Senate has killed a proposal to allow older North Dakota residents to earn college credit for free. House Bill 1385 would have allowed North Dakota residents 65 and older to ...
Posted on 3/16/11 at 1:42 PM
Areavoices Digest #14 - Traveling the World with Tator Tots and Barry ZeVan the Weatherman!
I'm resuming my weekly look at areavoices blogs you might want to consider.This isan eccletic group of topics. But I think a mix you'll find informative and entertaining! UND Sports -http://undsport...
Posted on 1/12/11 at 5:51 PM
Best place to live for senior citizens
I visited my cousin and his wife in Beijing. They are both retired and empty nested. My cousin used to be a diplomat. He worked for the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the United Nations. He and his wife...
Posted on 6/13/10 at 10:47 PM
AROUND MINNESOTA: Woman allegedly yanks man's genitals ... Police seek assault suspect ... No false rape report charges ... more 
Authorities in Winona, Minn., are considering whether to charge a woman accused of grabbing a man by the genitals and yanking hard enough for him to need stitches.
By Herald Wire Reports , December 25, 2009
NPR's Carl Kasell to retire from 'Morning Edition' 
By Associated Press , November 23, 2009
AARP to present tax aide for senior citizens, low-income families 
A meeting for AARP tax aide volunteers to help greet, take care of computers and help with taxes for senior citizens and lower income families is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the East Grand Forks Library.
By Herald staff report , November 09, 2009
Dem health reform bill gets AARP backing 
AARP today announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961).
By Erica Werner and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar , November 05, 2009
Social Security to make it official: No cost-of-living hike in 2010 
The announcement comes as President Barack Obama and key members of Congress call for a second round of $250 payments to more than 50 million seniors, veterans, retired railroad workers and people with disabilities.
By Stephen Ohlemacher , October 15, 2009
Catheter use by 81-year-old Twin Cities Marathon runner under review 
win Cities Marathon officials are asking for a ruling on whether an 81-year-old runner who used a spectator's catheter at Sunday's race should be disqualified.
By Associated Press , October 08, 2009
Health insurance premiums for older people puts Democrats, insurers at odds 
Old people get sick more than young people, and in most states that adds up to them paying a lot more for their health insurance premiums. President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats want to restrict that practice as part of a top-to-bottom reshaping of the nation's health care system, a change that will help them politically with aging Americans skeptical about the government's plans.
By Erica Werner and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar , September 29, 2009
N.D. man goes for the gold 
By James MacPherson , July 28, 2009
Canes, walkers tied to 3% of falls by ER-destined elderly
Health officials say more than 47,000 elderly Americans end up in emergency rooms each year from falls involving walkers and canes.By Associated Press , June 29, 2009
World’s 65 and older population to triple by 2050
In the U.S., residents who are 65 and older currently make up 13 percent of the population, but that will double to 88.5 million by mid-century.By Hope Yen , June 23, 2009
IN THE MAIL: Don’t assume years have taken their toll 
No doubt other senior citizens endure the same or similar treatment to that which I just experienced again yesterday.
By Mardelle Voiovich , June 21, 2009
Seniors offer help in document shredding 
A "shred-a-thon" is being held at the Bismarck Senior Center to help seniors identify documents they need to keep for permanent records, and those they need to run through the paper shredder.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2009
States consider cutting drug help for seniors 
Six states in budget trouble have debated whether to scale back prescription drug assistance for seniors.
By Associated Press , May 27, 2009
Woman, 78, charged with assaulting husband, 84, over alleged old affair 
Prosecutors said she hit him with a bowl, pipe and carpet sweeper. He suffered broken ribs, pelvis and a wrist.
By Associated Press , May 19, 2009
Senior Federation expected to dissolve 
An advocacy group that made a name for itself by initiating bus trips to Canada for seniors to get cheaper prescription drugs will likely dissolve.
By Associated Press , May 19, 2009
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
