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The Sidney Kiwanis Club held its installation of officers on Thursday, October 2. Pictured are, back L to R, Tami Christensen, Jennifer Blekestad, Leslie Messer, past president Leif Anderson, and Keith Bostrom. Front row, L to R, 2nd vice- president Brian McGinnis, 1st vice-president Jamie Larson, president Cheryl Moran and secretary treasurer Bob Frank. Not pictured are board members Bryce Baker and Mike Janeway. (Photo by Dianne Swanson)...
(BPT) - Imagine experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing, and a cough so severe it requires you to visit the emergency room. This is a frightening potential reality for an estimated 24 million Americans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive and debilitating lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Many COPD patients will experience an event like this called an exacerbation (or flare-up), a time when symptoms suddenly get worse and breathing becomes more...
A new project is underway to provide Veterans with much needed toiletry items over the holiday season. Richland and McCone County RSVP, Dawson County RSVP and Action for Eastern Montana are partnering together to give away 100 handmade Christmas stockings filled with select items to approximately 70 residents at the Veteran's Nursing Home in Glendive and the remainder to vets in Richland and Dawson Counties who are living at home. "A ladies group from Billings wanted to make stockings for...
Q: When is the next Open Enrollment Period for Medicare beneficiaries and also for consumers interested in getting health insurance through the new health insurance Marketplace? A: Each year. Medicare beneficiaries have a chance to make changes to the way they get their Medicare and to their Medicare prescriptions drug coverage for the following year. Medicare open enrollment is every year from October 15th-December 7th and any changes made will take effect on January 1st. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can change from Original...
(BPT) - As adults age, they often face different health challenges than those experienced during their youth; however, there are several key steps that can be taken to improve their chances of maintaining good health. A key part of healthier aging is preventing serious illnesses. Regular medical check-ups and maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle can go a long way toward that goal. Even if you are healthy, an adult's immune response can begin to diminish with age, leaving older adults...
Additional affordable housing options for seniors opened in Williston today when G.A. Haan Development hosted an event for Williston Senior Apartments Homes II. The apartments received development assistance from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) that will enable the units to be rented at an affordable rate for 45 years. "NDHFA's mission is to ensure there are housing options for everyone in the community," said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. "We are pleased to be able to...
The AARP Smart Driving Course that was held at Sidney Health Center each year will now be held at the Church of Christ at 905 4th ST SW in Sidney, MT. The Sept. 10, 2014 class begins at 1 PM with pre-registration and payment at 12:30. To register, call or stop at the Church of Christ office with your AARP card, if you are a member, and your Drivers License card to have one or both photo'd for getting registered. Member fee is $15. The non-member fee is $20. Pastor Richard Eggar will take your...
Seventy percent of Montanans make no provisions for the management and distribution of their property after their deaths. Despite concern for families, friends and property during their lifetime, they fail to provide guidance when it is most needed – when they are no longer present to make decisions. Dying without a will is called dying "intestate" and means that state and federal regulations will determine the distribution of assets. Many do not realize that if they die without a will, M...
(BPT) - Were you born from 1945 through 1965? If so, you’re part of the unique generation known as the baby boomers. Here are interesting facts about baby boomers in America. One of them could save your life. 1. Baby boomers are one of the largest generations in U.S. history. The baby boomer generation, made up of a staggering 77 million Americans, is rivaled in size only by millennials - many of whom are the children of boomers. The millennial generation, born from 1980 through 1999, similarly includes approximately 77 million Americans. 2. B...
(BPT) - Difficulty hearing may be more than just a quality-of-life issue. Growing evidence indicates that untreated hearing loss in older adults can lead to other health conditions, and one of the most concerning is cognitive decline. In fact, a Johns Hopkins Study found that cognitive diminishment was 41 percent more likely in seniors with hearing loss. Because maintaining the health of the brain is such a priority for older people, hearing difficulties should not be ignored. Hearing and the brain To hear well, the brain and ears work...
(BPT) - Simple and healthy food substitutions can help anyone embrace the fresh flavors of summer. Some substitutions are easy, for example, substituting brown rice or quinoa for white rice or adding barley in with brown rice to add another type of whole grain. Other substitutions are completely unexpected. To be inspired and jazz up any meal time, take cues from culinary experts. Chef Andrew Lyman, culinary director, The Art Institute of Austin, suggests, “It is not uncommon to use brown sugar, for white sugar, but I often challenge my s...
Jackie Beasley, Activity Director at the Good Shepherd Home (GSH) in Watford City, not only takes herself to work every morning, but she also brings with her a four legged Bichon Frise named Sammy. Jackie acquired Sammy from a loving family that felt his calling was to comfort the residents at GSH after witnessing all of the love and attention he received and gave while participating in the GSH Farm Fun Day last year. Sammy is four and a half years old and he looks forward to going to work every...
(BPT) - Summer is (finally) almost here. Many people look forward to this season because it gives them the opportunity to indulge in activities requiring warm, sunny days, like boating, swimming, hiking, and traveling. Wearing hearing aids shouldn't keep you from enjoying yourself, but it is important to remember exposure to high heat can damage their outer casings and interior components. Therefore, whether you plan to spend your days basking in the sun by the beach or pool, or visiting exotic...
Q: I need a surgical procedure, and want to find the best hospital to have it done. Can Medicare help me and my doctor in this search process? A: Yes, Medicare has lots of information available to help you. Of course, if you need emergency treatment, go to the hospital closest to you without delay. But if you need treatment that isn’t an emergency, you should take time to do some “homework” in advance. First, talk to your doctor or health care provider, to find out which hospital(s) they work with. Ask him or her which hospitals will provide th...
Chester Nez, the last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday. Nez helped to develop an encrypted version of the Navajo language for the federal government to use during wartime. The language which Nez grew up speaking, was unsurpassed by others at a time when our country needed it the most. This language helped the United States secure a victory during the summer of 1945 in WWII. Nez was raised during a time when Native American children...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials say that more than 1 in 4 adult Montanans report having arthritis. Fortunately, there are programs in Montana to help address this issue. The Montana Arthritis Program collaborates with sites across the state to implement the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, the Walk with Ease Program and Stanford University’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Anyone is eligible to participate in these classes, which are held year round. “The goals of the Montana Arthritis Program are...
(BPT) - Getting older can be a challenge. Staying on top of your health and fitness goals often becomes more difficult as you try to find enough time in the day to balance the schedules of work and life, and taking care of others. Improper nutrition, joint and muscle soreness and inactivity are additional challenges. Here are three simple tips to overcoming these challenges to continue living a healthy, active lifestyle. First, get proper nutrition. Erica Wasser, registered nutritionist and...
(BPT) - Generation X and Millennials get credit for being the most tech-savvy generations, but a growing group of baby boomers are demonstrating that the generation gap has nothing to do with digital know-how. Folks 50 and older are embracing technology to help them age more gracefully than ever. Whether they're using devices to hear better in challenging situations, or social media to reconnect with friends they've not seen since high school, baby boomers are demonstrating they're not afraid...
(BPT) - If you’re one of the millions of people who’s been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, pain can put a damper on your enjoyment of warm weather activities. “I was always an active person, going to the gym several times a week and working in my garden,” says Mary Ann J. age 58, diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis several years ago. “I never sat still. Then, I started to develop knee pain. It affected the activities I enjoyed most.” If you find yourself planning activities around knee pain, avoiding exercise or still suffering in pain despi...
Q: How Can I Cut the Cost of the Prescription Drugs that I Need to Stay Healthy? A: There are several ways to cut the cost of your medicines, without compromising your health. For starters, talk to your doctor, and see if there are other, less-expensive medicines available. These can be generic formulations, lower-priced brand name medications, or even over-the-counter drugs. Switching can save you a lot of money. If you can’t switch, consider using a mail-order pharmacy, particularly for medicines you will be taking for a long time. Most of t...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to overlay about 8.6 miles and widen portions of Montana Highway 16, near Savage, MT in Richland County. The project begins south of Savage, at reference post 28.9 and extends north for approximately 8.6 miles ending near a canal bridge at reference post 37.5. Proposed work includes widening for passing lanes on the northern portion of the project, the addition of left-turn lanes at County Road 110 (beet dump), shoulder widening...
"EXTRA-EXTRA Read All About It" Watford City Lions Club will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt! WHEN: Saturday, April 19th at 1:00pm WHERE: at the Good Shepherd Home, 709 4th Ave NE in Watford City Lions Club members along with a few volunteers will be filling and hiding over 1500 plastic eggs at the Good Shepherd Home in Watford City. To promote fairness, children will be divided in to two age groups: 0 – 5yrs and 6yrs – 10yrs of age. There will be a face painting station set up for the...
All adults born between 1945 and 1965 -- the baby boom generation -- should be screened for the hepatitis C virus along with injection-drug users and anyone transfused before 1992, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The guidelines, released Monday, mirror recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provide a long-awaited policy from the task force, an independent panel of experts. “For everyone born between 1945 and 1965 we recommend a one-time screening,” said tas...
This National Volunteer Week, April 6 - 12, the American Red Cross of Montana is celebrating its volunteers and the work they do in our local communities to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Over 300 volunteers serve with Montana Red Cross alone. Nationally, the Red Cross has nearly 400,000 volunteers, which represent more than 90 percent of the Red Cross workforce. “Our volunteers respond to house fires, teach lifesaving skills, support our military members in the community and much more,” said Colleen Ton...
(BPT) - While the economy is moving again, many Americans - baby boomers included - continue to realize the importance of good money management skills. Boomers are focused on making the most of their money by boosting earnings, investing more and shopping smarter. "Smart shopping isn't about spending less on something, but about making sure you get the best value for the money you spend," says America's top lifestyle expert and author Mar Jennings. "Fortunately, with some savvy shopping...
