Cambridge scholar examines aging and memory dynamics
English psychologist Alan Welford, visiting Iowa City, argues memory lapses stem from incomplete encoding rather than retrieval. He notes aging widens gaps between short term and long term memory and urges straight thinking over sentimentality in elder care. Welford, 68, favors social skill focus and personalized assistance for older adults.
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Iowa City
Alan Welford
Welford
Suffolk County
England
University of Iowa
Cambridge
Heritage Agency adds a northwest meal site
The Heritage Agency on Aging approved a satellite congregate meal site at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in the city’s northwest. About 50 meals daily are expected. the church donates space while meals come from another site. Funding relies on donations and USDA aid to offset raw food and transport costs.
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Monica West
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Johnson Ave
Advisory Council
The
Heritage Agency On Aging
Nutrition Project Council
Kirkwood Community College
Robin Heller
Heritage
St. Mark’s
Heller
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dick Osing
Council On Aging
Osing
Darling We're Growing Older Primer on Financial Planning
A six week pre retirement course at Jefferson High School teaches early retirement planning with modules on investments and risk. Kirkwood Community College education office sponsors the program titled Darling We're Growing Older. Classes meet Thursday evenings through Nov 4 with tuition 20 per person or 35 per couple. Pre register at 398-5412 or toll free 1-800-332-8833.
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Jefferson High School
Kirkwood Community College Community Education Office
Jefferson
Cedar Rapids
Edward Schuknecht Celebrates 100th Birthday Today
The 100th birthday for Edward Schuknecht of 1259 Second Ave SE will be observed today from 2 to 4 p.m. with a reception at the Masonic Temple. Hosted by Crescent Lodge No. 25 AF AM Malta Chapter OES and Ambar Grotto MOVPER. Schuknecht, born Sept 24 1882, has a daughter Alberta Clark of Cedar Rapids.
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Edward Schuknecht
Second Ave
Masonic Temple
Crescent Lodge No. 25
AF & AM
Malta
O.E.S
Ambar Grotto
M.O.V.P.E.R
Schuknecht
Alberta Clark
Cedar Rapids
Free Elderly Clinics in Linn County Schedule
Public Health Nursing Association offers free clinics for 60 and older across Linn County. Sessions include hearing and glaucoma screenings at Witwer Senior Center on Oct 8 and 22, Center Point on Oct 13, Troy Mills Oct 14 15, Marion Oct 29, and Palo Oct 29. appointment line 398 3555.
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Public Health Nursing Association
Linn County
Witwer Senior
Center Point Community Center
Troy Mills Christian Church
Ing
Witwer Center
Marion Community Center
Palo Congregate
Senior Center Activity Listings and Schedules
The column lists senior centers in Linn, Marion, Solon, Iowa City and Coralville with daily and weekly programs. Activities include crafts, exercises, dances, knitting, pool, games, film viewings, meals and health talks. Contact numbers and hours are provided for Don Caspers, Phil Straub, Julie Sina, Teresa White and Lori Benz.
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Don Caspers
Salvation Army Community Center
C Ave
Phil Straub
Marion Senior Center
Marion Community Center
10Th Ave
Marion
Police Department
Ambroz Senior Center
Mount Ver
Julie Sina
Fifth St
Teresa White
Solon
United Methodist Church
Senior advocates to offer legal aid for elderly at Cedar Rapids venues
Advocates Myrtle Usher and Verda Cole, both over 60, will provide limited legal advice to seniors this Friday at the Cedar Rapids Ambroz Center and Bennett State Bank. They are trained to help with questions on federal benefit programs and minor consumer complaints, sponsored by the Heritage Agency on Aging.
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Myrtle Usher
Verda Cole
Cedar Rapids Ambroz Center
Bennett State Bank
The
Heritage Agency On Aging
Congregate meal menus across Linn County Cedar Rapids sites
HACAP lists week menus for seniors 60 and older and spouses at multiple Cedar Rapids sites including Witwer Jane Boyd Lincoln School Marion and Central City with meals such as pork stew chicken ham loaf and barbequed pork. Reservations numbers and LIFTS transportation details are provided for advance booking.
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HACAP
Cedar Rapids
Witwer
Witwer Senior Center
Linn County
Second Ave
Jane Boyd
14Th Avenue
10Th Street
Lincoln School
18Th Avenue
Ninth Street
Marion Community Center
10Th Ave
Marion
Central City
Call
Springville
Palo City
Newhall
Shellsburg
Palo
Fairfax
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Cambridge Scholar
U.S
Monica Wolf
Ette Growinider
Heritage Agency
Marvin Schilling
Clarence
Ruby Jungjohan
North English
A.C
Chick” Forward
Katherine Moon
the Gazette
Norway-Walford-Watkins
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Watkins
AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Nadine Fillmore
Brucemore
Johnson County Senior Center
South Linn St
Riverside Theatre Workshop
Keating
Lori Benz
Medicare
Jack Riha Physicians Mutual Insurance Co
P.O. Box
Physicians Mutual & Physicians Life Insurance Companies
Linn County Council On
2Nd Ave
Third Street
Lowa
Uy Bann
First Avenue NJ
F.d.1.c
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
3Rd Ave
42Nd St
Jacelyn Dr
F.c.1.c
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