Table of Contents
Good Samaritan Society grants last wish for hospice patients ................................. page 4
Pella Garden Club educates , beautifies community .......................................... page 8
One man ’ s journey through Mahaska County over the centuries .............................. page 12
Social media : It ’ s not just for kids anymore .............................................. page 15
‘ True Cost of Aging ’............................. page 16 Risk factors for stroke ........................ page 18
Senior RESOURCE GUIDE
Senior Resource Guide is a publication of the Ottumwa Courier
Publisher : Ron Gutierrez
Editor : Kyle Ocker
Associate Editor : Emily Hawk
Staff Writers : Chad Drury Channing Rucks
Advertising Sales : Jodi German Tyler Goodell Ashley Coyne Tylor Durbin
Credits
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Graphic Design : Stephen Peters Shanelle Yahn
Contributing Writers Judith Graham , Kaiser Health News
Markian Hawryluk , Kaiser Health News
Cross Country Healthcare , Inc . Associated Press Business Wire Metro Creative Connection
Cover photo : Metro Creative Connection
How empty nesters can overcome boredom .............................................. page 19
Seniors underprepared for future healthcare needs ................................ page 20
How to plan for a post-50 career change ................................................. page 22
What to do about common mid-career challenges ....................... page 23
Hospice and end-of-life care ............. page 26 Understanding cataracts ................... page 30
How small business owners can create an exit plan ............................. page 31
Lessening your financial load after 50 ................................................ page 32
Safety tips for living alone ................ page 34 Senior sweethearts ............................ page 36 Recipes ................................................ page 38
How to stay mentally sharp after retirement ........................................... page 40
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