Centenarian boom reshapes aging expectations and health
Demographers project rapid growth in the 100 plus population, with 282,000 over 101 in 20 years and possibly a million centenarians in 40. The piece argues aging need not mean frailty, noting osteoporosis prevention, strength training in elderly nursing home residents, and dementia not intrinsic to aging. It highlights research at Duke and U S aging institutes, plus lifestyle factors like calcium, exercise, and avoiding smoking and sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Manton
Duke University
Websters
Tuts Human Nutrition Research Centers
Richard Sprott
National Institute On Aging
M. Powell
Firming upper arms through simple exercises and posture
Aging reduces skin elasticity and increases arm softness, says Laverne Tuckson of HUMED. She advises toning the triceps with shoulder blade moves, three progressive exercises, and light resistance like rice bags. Simple chair pushups and posture tips complete the routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne Tuckson
HUMED
Howard University
Tuckson
Truthful answer to Absent Father for grandson inquiry
A concerned grandfather urges telling a child the truth about his father even if he lives elsewhere and is married to another. Abby counsels that the boy does have a father and recommends open family communication without detailing birth circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
United States
Inlaw
Senior Calendar highlights senior events in Elyria and nearby
A crowded Senior Calendar lists meetings and activities across Elyria, Westlake, North Olmsted, and surrounding areas. It covers club gatherings at Post 12 Hail, dancing demonstrations by Active People in Elyria, Shakespeare festival travel, retirement group breakfasts, luncheon plans, and various trips with dates, locations, and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Elyria
Fredrasday
Ohio
Bowman
Elyria Parks
Roy Price
Kard Music Hall
Warmith
Brendave
Tangiers
Akron
Statford
Ontario
Universalist- Unitarian Church of
North Olmstad
Windsor
Call Gar
Joy Atkins
Fruehauf
Delphine’s
Kmart
Midway Mall
UAW
Lowell Street
Mountaineer Park
West Virginia
Westlake
Porter Library
Paula Miller
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic
Taverne of Richfield
Thistledown Racetrack
Walkers Club
North Olmsted Senior Center
Syd Friedman
Alzheimer’s
Family wins recognition for Uncle Frank Strohl memorial
Deputy Franklin Strohl died in the line of duty after a June 11 1930 motorcycle crash on Cleveland Street. His story prompts renewed local and national memorial records thanks to his nephew Bill Jones who provided newspaper clippings and urged official recognition. The effort coincides with neighborhood improvements along Middle Avenue and Court Street highlighting community volunteer project work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin J. Strohl
Cleveland Street
North Ridgeville
Olive Street
Strohl
Elyria Clinic
West Avenue
Sherif Clarence &. Adams
Sheriff's Office
Adams
Chronicle-Telegram
Orval Strohl
West Street
Frank
Elyrian
William
Bill) Jones
Independence
Judith
Elyria
Vera Jones
Bil Jones
Elyria High School
Elyria Police Department
County Sheriff's Department
Franklin Strohl
Bill
Phil R. Stammitti
Sheriffs Department
National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial
Washington, D.C
Bill Jones
Middle Avenue
West-by the-River
Dale Lewis
Jim Darling
Court Street
Turner Block
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Eric Mencher
Philadelphia Inquirer
California
Grandma
Hank Fredman
Sanger
Oregon
Abigail van Buren
Meadowood
Center Ridge Road
Brumfield
Sparkle Market
North Main Street
Wellington
Geyer
East Herrick Avenue
Handle With Care
Oberlin
Senior Action Coalition
Elyria Ywca
Connie Davis
William Jones
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