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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
3
Texas A&M Extension Service member Dorothy Taylor outlines ABs of grandparenting for American seniors. Advice covers supporting parents, resisting overinvolvement, providing warmth, listening well, and sharing life experiences while respecting child safety and privacy.
Elderly readers are urged to use banks for their money to reduce theft risk. Advice includes avoiding cash, using checks, and keeping funds secure by carrying small amounts, storing money safely, and always getting receipts. Mrs Myers emphasizes bank safety and paying bills with checks.
Mrs. Vivian Blair, aging specialist with the Texas Agricultura n extension, says older Texans are an untapped resource. Many engage in reading, exercise, art, gardening, and cooking while others visit shut ins or read to the blind. They volunteer in hospitals, libraries, schools and museums sharing experience and wisdom with younger people.
Anna Marie Gotts of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service advises on elder friendly interiors. Focus areas include liveable living rooms storage and furniture height kitchen efficiency lighting and accessible bath and bedroom layouts with wide clear circulation paths and non-slip floors.
Doris Myers of Tex System urges households to compile a master list of legal and valuable papers. She recommends wills, deeds, car titles, policy details, securities, mortgages, loans, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, and a letter of instruction. Two copies, stored safely, with trusted contact awareness, are advised.
Vivian Blair an aging specialist from Texas Agricultural Exposition says retirement offers new freedoms and time for others with planning. She cites late life achievers like Michelangelo and Grandma Moses to illustrate sustained activity beyond traditional ages and stresses staying active to adapt to retirement changes.
Becky Culp, clothing specialist with the Texas A&M University System, notes that older Americans prefer easy care fabrics and knit garments for a lifestyle with more recreation and activities. She cites permanent press finishes and wrinkle resistance for travel wardrobes and advises daily laundering to protect retirement clothing investments.
Mary Campbell reports Bosque County officials announce a free blood pressure program at Clifton City Hall on Friday May 3 as part of High Blood Pressure Month. Testers will check blood pressure. professionals encourage quick checks and follow up with doctors. High blood pressure affects about 1600 residents in the county and requires ongoing care and lifestyle changes.
Mary Sweeten, a Texas agricultural extension nutritionist, warns that over 10 million Americans, including many seniors, fall for food fads and quacks. She notes misinformation raises health risks and costs, urges adherence to the four food groups, and cites examples like oysters for virility and dangerous high vitamin A doses.
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