Senior companion program helps frail elderly stay independent
In a nine county area of west-central Kansas the senior companion program links volunteers with low income seniors. Since starting at Fort Hays State University 26 years ago the federal funded effort has served hundreds this year, giving companions meals, rides, bill paying and moral support. Volunteers like Harold and Annabelle Woodford balance caregiving with helping others as Illness tightens their own lives. Rosebaugh and other companions provide companionship, prayers, and practical aid while aiming to expand across the state with extra funding.
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Jolene Niernberger
Niernberger
Harold and
Annabelle Woodford
Harold Woodford
Art
Woodford
Hays
Larry Salmans
Salmons
Rhanston
Pauline Rosebaugh
Rosebaugh
Fort Hays State University
Westcentral
Kansas
Life in 1900 The start of a new century
The notes recount 1900 with high hopes and mixed prosperity. Items include the X ray revolution in surgery, early Caterpillar tractors, gramophones and electric toasters, 8000 cars on muddy roads, a U S population of 76 million, and major cities led by New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St Louis and San Francisco. Prices note eggs 12 cents a dozen sirloin steak 24 cents a pound and turkey dinner 20 cents. The Hall of Fame at New York University appears along with Who's Who in America.
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Wabash
Paul Dresser
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
San Francisco
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
New York University
James Kent
America
Books and era memories mark a 19th to 20th century moment
Calder Pickett, KU journalism emeritus, reflects on a flood of cultural and historical milestones from late 1800s to early 1900s. He notes famous titles, wars, assassinations, elections, territorial changes, open door diplomacy, the Boxer Rebellion, and rising technologies.
Stretch your gas miles with six simple tips
Kansas Senior Press Service reports six tips to save fuel for seniors and all drivers. Experts suggest avoiding rapid starts, maintaining moderate speeds, planning trips to minimize miles, batching errands, carpooling, keeping the engine tuned, and ensuring proper tire inflation. Submit questions to Betty Gibb in Olathe.
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Betty Gibb
Kansas Senior Press Service
S. Sunset
Suite
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