ELDERS
NEW PLATEAUS The Elders in Our Lives
It is said that children are our most valuable resource, and maybe in a country this young and energetic we do like to emphasize the future. But I say, lets look to those with a past... Here's a piec...
Posted on 3/18/12 at 4:05 PM
Bursack: Help protect our seniors from scams 
Dear Readers: Most of us know of elders who have been scammed.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 18, 2010
Bursack: Education essential to dementia acceptance
Dear Readers: Education is essential for caregivers and the public. After a recent column about people staring at our loved ones who have dementia when they behave oddly in public, I received a very helpful e-mail from Linda Wurtz, who is with AARP:
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 04, 2010
Neighbors: Girl from Georgia + boy from F-M = sweet music
As a side to his Air Force job at a base in Georgia in 1971, Ron Erickson played banjo in a Dixieland band at Shakey’s Pizza in Macon.
By Bob Lind , July 14, 2009
Lind: Area still remembers sunny stories of late weatherman
Memories about WDAY-TV’s late weatherman Dewey Bergquist continue to pour in like rain on one of Dewey’s grade “B” days.
By Bob Lind , July 06, 2009
Lind: Everyone appreciates beautiful women
Nothing like a beautiful female to get your attention. Even when the onlooker is another female.
June 22, 2009
Bursack: Web sites offer good benefits insight
Dear Readers: Aging is expensive. Whether you are a caregiver or a senior still caring for your own needs, you may go through some financially tough times. There are benefits available for elders, which they’ve earned. You should keep tabs on what is available so you don’t struggle financially when you could have some help.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , May 24, 2009
Lind: Stories on kids: Teen Canteen to trumpet teacher
Much mail (both postal and electronic) comes to Neighbors on a wide variety of topics.
By Bob Lind , May 12, 2009
Senior menus
Fargo
(For lunch meals at NP Depot, University Drive Manor, Trollwood, High Rise, Ed Clapp Senior Center and Meals on Wheels) Today: Baked chicken, apple. Tuesday: Swedish meatballs, pumpkin bread. Wednesday: Pork chop, cinnamon apples. Thursday: Fish sandwich, orange. Friday: Spaghetti, molasses cookie. Next Monday: Pork roast, banana bread. (701) 293-1440 or (701) 282-3443.
By Forum staff reports , May 11, 2009
Bursack: ArtSage brings culture to elders
Dear Readers: Studies have shown that exposure to music and art can be soothing, entertaining and even healing.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , April 26, 2009
Bursack: March always brings back memories
Dear Readers: In Shakespeare’s play “Julius Caesar,” a soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the ides of March,” and indeed, that was the day of Caesar’s murder.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , March 15, 2009
Bursack: Caregiver offers more Alzheimer’s care advice
Dear Readers: In last week’s column, retired Minnesota State University Moorhead professor Bob Tolbert shared with us some tips he’s learned while caring for his wife, Jane, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , March 08, 2009
Useful guide helps elders get organized
Dear Readers: I’ve had the opportunity to review a new organizer for legal papers such as a will, power of attorney and health directive, along with bank accounts and other information a person’s legal heirs may need, and I’m quite taken with this model.
By J. Shane Mercer , August 17, 2008
Words play role in how we act, care for others
Dear Carol: I read your article on adult day care. You suggested that people call it something else, like “the club,” as “day care” is thought of as something for children. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but does what you call the care service really matter to someone with Alzheimer’s?
By J. Shane Mercer , May 04, 2008
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