on Apr 16th, 2006Senior News Digest, Sunday, April 16, 2006
The Senior News Digest is a glimpse into the politics of growing older around the world. Be sure to read the Los Angeles Times’ story about an elderly woman who was ticketed for jaywalking because she didn’t make it across the street before the light changed. Now imagine a world where law enforcement is given even greater powers that erode our civil rights in the name of justice. Oops, the Patriotic Act already did that. Sorry George Orwell, the Funny Farm is not a figament of an Amish farmer’s nightmare.
Financial abuse of elderly on the rise
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Fri, 14 Apr 2006 9:45 PM PDT
NEW YORK — As the U.S. population ages, the elderly are becoming a prime target for financial abuse.
Osteoporosis not just a disease that affects the elderly
The Marion Star Sat, 15 Apr 2006 5:33 AM PDT
It used to be considered a disease that affected only the elderly. We particularly associated it with older women whose backs were slightly hunched over or those who could no longer stand up straight.
Exercises for Osteoporosis: A Safe and Effective Way to Build Bone Density and Muscle Strength, Revised Edition
by Dianne Daniels
Elderly Man Struck In Hialeah Hit And Run
CBS 4 Miami Fri, 14 Apr 2006 7:24 PM PDT
An elderly man was struck and left for dead by a motorist in Hialeah Friday night, and police want your help to catch the suspect.
Christians, Muslims fight after Egypt stabbings
Reuters via Yahoo! News Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:46 PM PDT
Police fired tear gas on Saturday to stop clashes in Alexandria between Muslims and Christians angered by the killing of an elderly Copt a day earlier by a Muslim, witnesses said.
Residents’ worry over sports plan
BBC News Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:36 AM PDT
Elderly Devon residents are worried about a school’s plan to build a sports centre outside sheltered homes.
Guilty of `Crossing While Elderly’
Los Angeles Times Sat, 15 Apr 2006 0:12 AM PDT
I don’t use a cane, which gave me a clear advantage.
Complex proposed for elderly
Pensacola News Journal Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:29 PM PDT
Pensacola seniors could get a new option in affordable housing if plans are realized for a multimillion-dollar apartment complex along the city’s west side.
Alvin Senior Center celebrates 10 years
The Facts Fri, 14 Apr 2006 8:45 PM PDT
Bustling with activities that include dances, dominoes, craft workshops, exercise classes and daily lunches, the Alvin Senior Center provides fellowship for more than 1,000 Alvin-area residents a month, said Barbara Biggers, president of the Alvin Senior Citizens Board.
Alvin Senior Center
309 West Sealy Street, Alvin TX 77511
(281) 388-4365
IN OUR SCHOOLS: A senior prom for seniors
Grand Forks Herald Sat, 15 Apr 2006 1:11 AM PDT
Friday night’s prom at Red River High School will be a senior prom that’s really for seniors. Participants must be 65 or older to attend. The Senior Prom - which will be free to all who wish to attend - is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Red River commons, which will be decorated for the following night’s high school prom.