TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 More options than ever
Story by Donald A. Promnitz, Associate Editor
08 Homebound seniors living alone often fall through health system’ s cracks
Story by Paula Span, KFF Health News
SENIOR
RESOURCE GUIDE
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Senior Resource Guide is a publication of the Ottumwa Courier and Oskaloosa Herald.
213 E. Second St., Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 • 641-684-4611 219 High Ave. East, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 • 641-672-2581 ehawk @ ottumwacourier. com
12 Thought for food
Story by Jeff Wilford, Staff Writer
14 Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right.
Story by Paula Span, KFF Health News
18 What seniors can do to to maintain a healthy weight
22 Warning signs of heart disease
24 Travel perks and discounts for seniors
28 Thoughtful gifts for seniors
Publisher / Editor Kyle Ocker
Operations Manager Traci Counterman
Associate / Magazine Editor Donald A. Promnitz
Advertising Sales Liz Techel Walter Daniel Ashley Coyne Tylor Durbin
Staff Writers Chad Drury Jeff Wilford
Graphic Design Kaylee Stewart
Contributing Writers Paula Span, KFF Health News
Judith Graham, KFF Health News
Metro Creative Connection
30 The impact of AI on senior health experiences
31 Senior-friendly interior renovations
32 How to make bathrooms safer for seniors
33 How aging and dehydration are intertwined
34 How active seniors can lower their injury risk
ABOVE: Oskaloosa resident Phil Sereg rides his tractor at the Men ' s Health Event and Tractor Ride. Despite battling bone and lung cancer, Sereg has remained an active voice for men’ s health. Photo by Donald A. Promnitz
36 Exercises to keep seniors fit
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