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Idaho officials are holding an event in the capitol to recognize family caregivers during National Family Caregiver Month. Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke is reading a proclamation signed by Governor Brad Little in the Capitol Rotunda today. Francoise Cleveland, associate state director of advocacy, AARP Idaho, said family caregivers often dont recognize the vital role they play. ...

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November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging Concerns, Vicki Schmall, said family caregivers often are called the backbone of long-term care. But she said people performing these roles must remember to think about themselves as well. ...

Alzheimers disease is the eighth leading causes of death in Pennsylvania, prompting state officials to educate the public on the condition and other related disorders. In the Commonwealth, more than 400,000 people have Alzheimers. Heidi Champa, aging services specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, says there is still a lot of stigma associated with a dementia diagnosis. ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week I shared with you that I always remember my grandparents’ farm at this time of year. The harvest time is an important time for far

“For someone with dementia who can only remember their childhood, the thoughts, feelings, and motivators in a journal can be a huge lifesaver.”

Sex and relationships after age 50 are the topics of a series of online workshops hosted by AARP Virginia, starting tonight. The group says the idea is to provide information about sexual health and wellness, and dating, for heterosexual couples and the LGBTQIA community. The National Council on Aging finds both men and women over 50 experience a multitude of health-related changes that can sometimes be tough to talk about, even with their partner or their doctor. ...

Disability Resource Fair to take place Oct. 14, Wasco County Ageless Awards accepting nominations now, and upcoming Kiwanis programs.

At a symposium hosted at UW-Milwaukee, local and national organizations gathered to work together on supporting caregivers in Wisconsin.

Supporters of efforts to make Oregon cities more livable and accessible for people of all ages are meeting this week. The Age-Friendly Oregon Summit takes place tomorrow and Wednesday in Monmouth, a town near Salem that is home to Western Oregon University. Monmouth Mayor Cecelia Koontz said the university provides a place where people of all ages can gather. ...