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Aging and Legal Issues

by Trina Kleist

Aging: Is it Time for Your Next Move? Legal issues that surround the aging process, Veterans Administration benefits and putting your financial house in order are the topics for a free seminar at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Grass Valley. Lawyer Gabriel Lenhart will present this information, followed by a question-and-answer period, during the 90-minute program […]

Anti-racism task force meets Sept. 30

by Trina Kleist

Ending “isms” Discrimination in all its forms will be tackled by a new task force that will start meeting in Grass Valley. Members of the new Dismantling Racism Task Force will meet at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St., near downtown Grass Valley. It grew out of a […]

Aging Well: Healthy brain habits explained

by Trina Kleist

Our brains don’t have to decline with age! The human brain can adapt and change with astonishing power, even into old age. With the right nutrition and exercise, the brain can form new neural pathways, change existing connections and adapt to new situations. You can maintain the size and function of your brain, improving how […]

Aging well: Eat for energy, vitality

by Trina Kleist

As we age, our appetites tend to get smaller – yet good nutrition is important for healthy aging. How to make your calories count will be discussed in “Eating for Energy and Vitality,” a free presentation from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley. The presenter is Kathleen […]

Role of stress on energy, sleep highlighted

by Trina Kleist

Wed. May 13: “Aging Well, Staying Vital” — The effects of stress on one’s energy and ability to get a good night’s sleep will be discussed from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, in Grass Valley. It’s part of a free, four-week seminar on “Aging Well, Staying Vital” offered by Kathleen O’Dae, a specialist […]