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May 01, 2013
Senior property tax deferral program reinstates reverse mortgage…
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Now that Gov. John Kitzhaber has signed House Bill 2489, it’s official: About 1,500 senior homeowners who were removed from Oregon’s Property Tax Deferral Program because they had reverse…
May 01, 2013
Hey boomers: This conference is for you
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Talks on Chinese medicine, technology and aging, “farm to table” cooking, financial well-being and the power of music will highlight the second annual conference on healthy aging presented by…
May 01, 2013
8 good reasons to try Google Drive
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Computer Tutor: John Lucas Google Drive is a cloud service that enables you to store all your documents, music, photos and videos online in one place. Google Drive is also the home of Google…
May 01, 2013
Northwest Senior Theatre breaks out its 'Broadway Highlights'
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If you love Broadway musicals, you will love Northwest Senior Theatre’s new spring show, “Broadway Highlights.” The 55-and-older Portland-based theater company will present four performances of…
May 01, 2013
News briefs: May 2013
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Become a ‘seasoned adult’ at CCC The Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program continues its spring term in May with a presentation by former Gov. Barbara Roberts, a trip to an iris garden and a…
May 01, 2013
Not your parents' retirement: Navigating the workforce in your…
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From AARP Oregon We all remember that ubiquitous (and basically awful) car commercial from the 1980s, promising “this is not your father’s Oldsmobile.” The tagline has been applied to just about…
May 01, 2013
Events calendar: May 2013
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Calendar items for June are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Email listings to editor@boomnw.com. 1 Art On Broadway Gallery: 12570 S.W. Broadway St., Beaverton, 503-601-3300, website…
May 01, 2013
So you want to find your true calling? Just ask the computer!
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The Bright Side: Joe Bushue The sun was beating down, and it was hot. Egg on the sidewalk kind of hot. I had just finished planting a large pine tree and was getting ready to shovel bark dust…
May 01, 2013
Taking care of business with Social Security
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Social Security News Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to crowded malls or stores. They pay bills and check their…
May 01, 2013
Here's how to keep rehab patients motivated
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Ask Dr. Marion: Marion Somers, Ph.D. Dear Dr. Marion: My father suffered a terrible fall six months ago and has been home from the rehabilitation center for the last few weeks. It seems like…
May 01, 2013
Computer classes: May 2013
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LO Computer Learning Center The Computer Learning Center at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., offers the following classes in May, open to all ages. Call 503-635-3758 or visit…
Mar 29, 2013
Nonprofit makes aging in place possible
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ReFit provides free dwelling modifications for adult homeowners with mobility issues For seniors and adults with disabilities, home modifications such as wheelchair ramps and wider doorways can…
Mar 29, 2013
'Take life by the handlebars'
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The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club lives up to its motto as it promotes the sociability of cycling Even by the standards of bicycle-friendly Portland, Doug Beliel of Gresham might be something…
Mar 29, 2013
Lions and tigers and a runaway wheelchair: oh my, indeed
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The Bright Side: Joe Bushue The sky was a beautiful blue and the warm spring breeze was flowing. It was a gorgeous day. Right after I’d been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’d been inside…
Mar 29, 2013
When men are the caregivers
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Howard Shapiro enters his third decade of running a caregiving support group for men only It’s been 22 years since Howard Shapiro convened the first meeting of his caregivers’ support group for…
Mar 29, 2013
How to choose a personal cloud provider
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Computer Tutor: John Lucas A recent report by Gartner, one of the world’s leading information technology research and advisory firms, predicts “the personal cloud is poised to eclipse the PC…
Mar 29, 2013
Where is your Social Security card? (and a few other questions)
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Social Security News Do you know where your Social Security card is located? Hopefully, it’s in a safe place, tucked away securely with your other important papers. It certainly should not be in…
Mar 29, 2013
Steering with sniffles
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AARP News The transition from winter to spring can bring many joyous things, like a burst of new foliage, a lighter wardrobe and a little more daylight to enjoy. But warmer weather isn’t all…
Mar 29, 2013
Humor and laughter 'an internal massage for the soul'
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Ask Dr. Marion: Marion Somers, Ph.D. Dear Dr. Marion: My 76-year-old father used to laugh all the time, but ever since he started having problems with his health, he stopped smiling and…
Mar 29, 2013
How to keep funeral costs affordable
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Money Matters: Jason Alderman Anyone who’s put a loved one to rest knows that death is not cheap. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average adult funeral cost $6,560…
