Elderly suicide risk raised by mood problems and isolation
AARP and medical experts warn that many older adults self-harm when overwhelmed by loss and isolation. Symptoms include withdrawal, apathy, weight loss, and verbal hints of suicide. Gatekeeper programs train common contacts to recognize signs and seek help, with antidepressants and therapy showing benefit for most at-risk seniors.
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Nancy J. Osgood
Virginia Commonwealth University
Harry Reid
D. Nev
Reid
Senate
Greenacres
McDonald's
Spokane
Barry Lebowitz
NIMH
Lissy Jarvik
UCLA
Jarvik
Street N. W
Washington, D. C
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Pesticide Shelf Life and Storage Guidance
Environmental concerns push tighter pesticide use rules. Shelf life varies, storage lapses reduce effectiveness and may cause plant damage. Keep products in original, labeled containers locked away from children and pets, avoid extreme temperatures, and buy only seasonal amounts to ensure safe, lasting availability.
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Toeates
Mini workshops kick off 4 H Food and Nutrition Project
4 H News lists workshop leaders with meeting times and venues for the Food and Nutrition Project. Janet Birkey hosts October 25 and November 1 sessions at her home. Saundra James holds November 1 at the Methodist Church. Tammy Riley hosts October 27 and November 1 at her home. Karen Hale runs October 27 and November 1 at the First Baptist Church. The International Tasting Tea is November 1 from 11:00 to 12:00 at the First Baptist Fellowship Hall. Participants will compete in the County Food Show on November 15 at the Bura Handley venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Nutrition Project
Janet Birkey
Saundra James
Methodist Church
Tammy Riley
Karen Hale
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Bura Handley
Local letters praise Dr. Manuel Jasons service in Wellington
Readers thank Dr. Manuel Jason and his family for their community support and medical care. A letter urges the hospital board to retain the physician, noting his role in sports and town life. Another note thanks sponsors of Wheels for Life supporting St. Jude and credits Wal Mart for a prize. Additional readers welcome a new preacher to Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Butler
International Longevity Center
New York
Manuel Jason
Collingsworth General Hospital
Wellington
Jason
J.J
Billie Jason
Hospital
Dr. Jason
Jasons
Wal- Mart of
Childress
Lacey Moore
David and
Angie Moore
Lacey
Tracy
Bowie Street
Danny Martin
Troy Thomason
Home Delivered Meals Menu for October Weekday Dinners
Weekly home delivered meals list for October includes Monday chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables, Tuesday fish with medley sides, Wednesday meat balls with beets and potatoes, Thursday barbecue chicken with vegetables, and Friday roast with rice. Each meal includes roll, oleo, and milk.
Library Drop Features After Hours Returns and Halloween Night
After hours returns are checked in next business day and late videos incur fines. Collingsworth Public Library and the Friends sponsor Pumpkin Decorating Night on Monday October 27 1997 from 5 30 to 8 p m with markers provided for decorating.
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Collingsworth Public Library
Friends of the Library
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West Avenue
West Side Square
Wellington, Texas
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Colonial Manor II
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Dobson Cellular
Motorola Elite
Motorola
Dobson Store
Cellular Systems
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