The Federal Administration for Community Living has designated May as Older American Month. They have made this designation “to encourage our neighbors across the nation to prioritize meaningful relations, connecting older Americans with local services such as transportation, and to encourage older adults to engage in community events, social clubs and to volunteer.”
In just minutes, a tornado decimated a Windham neighborhood Wednesday evening, and it was over before some residents even made it to the basement.
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the right side of the body. While often overlooked until problems arise, the gallbladder plays a crucial role in the digestive process. Understanding its functions, recognizing symptoms of gallbladder disease, knowing when to seek medical attention, and exploring treatment options are essential for maintaining optimal health.
The Portage Crisis Center is undergoing an expansion to increase housing for patients and broaden the center's reach in an effort to help children and adults with mental illness, as well as provide first responders with more efficient means to manage crises.
With my time here, I want to focus on and draw attention to the people that make Portage County special — this week, specifically, those helping folks who face the challenge of having nowhere to call a home of their own.
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a local group of Public Employee Retirees who had invited me to speak on “Aging in Portage County Today.” They also invited my husband, Allen, to come and share information about the Medical Guardian Program, which he coordinates for the Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
The St. Ambrose St. Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle Dinner is back to being held at Sugar Bush. The event on March 16 includes dinner, coffee, iced tea, cash bar, DJ, reverse raffle, 50/50, and a Chinese auction. Tickets are $100 for two meals and one number, grand prize is $1,000.
Don’t skip a beat when it comes to your health! Interventional Cardiologist, Sundeep Kumar, MD has joined University Hospitals and is currently accepting new patients at UH Portage Medical Center. Get to know Dr. Kumar and when you should visit him for care:
The clock is ticking on funds older county residents may be able to use for rent, utilities, home repair, property taxes and mortgage payments.
In a recent Senior Life column, Sally Kelly wrote about help Portage County is offering to seniors who are having trouble meeting their bills. Here is a detailed look:
In a recent column I “complained” that there were not enough services available for Portage County seniors. I have to eat my words now because there is financial assistance available to individuals 60 years or older with a yearly income of about $42,000.
Drugs and alcohol were involved in nearly half of Portage County’s fatal vehicle crashes in 2023, according to statistics released by the Portage County Fatal Crash Review Board on Jan. 15.