Archive for Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Welcome to the 2009 Senior Review
June 24, 2009
Each year, the Payson Roundup brings the residents of the Rim Country this special publication highlighting senior living.
Help comes from all sides at Rim Country Health
June 24, 2009
Health care professionals going the extra mile to help their patients is not an unusual event in the Rim Country. The area is blessed with men and women of all ages willing to step up and do more than the routine to help the people in their care.
Tips for seniors on fixed incomes
June 24, 2009
Few issues have garnered more headlines in recent months than the drastic events that are plaguing the nation’s financial institutions.
Payson Care Center celebrates life
June 24, 2009
Recognizing the medical and long-term care needs of many Payson residents, Life Care Centers of America chose to build Payson Care Center in the early 1980s.
Senior Center’s soggy start helps services grow
June 24, 2009
The Payson Senior Center had a soggy start to 2009. Pipes broke in the ceiling above the kitchen and flooded the place.
Senior Circle honors volunteers, 10th anniversary
June 24, 2009
The Payson Regional Medical Center’s Senior Circle honored volunteers for their work in 2008 at a special event May 29. The luncheon program was presented at PRMC with great food by Deb Kalahar and Kristy River of the dietary staff.
Different name, high quality of care the same
June 24, 2009
The name is new — Hospice Compassus — but Rim Country residents will find the high quality of care is the same. RTA Hospice became Hospice Compassus recently, but the name change has not had an impact on the services it provides to people in the last stages of life and their loved ones.
Wandering a common problem
Tips for keeping track of confused loved ones
June 24, 2009
Senior citizens are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, and many are healthy, vivacious individuals. However, it is estimated that 16 million elderly people in this country have Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition marked by memory loss, confusion and trouble communicating.
Ways to help elderly celebrate independence
June 24, 2009
When Independence Day arrives, many people overlook the true meaning of the holiday and are concerned with hosting a big barbecue, lighting fireworks and attending parades.
Dietary tips to keep seniors going strong
June 24, 2009
When it comes to our bodies, age has no bearing on how attentive we should be with respect to what we eat. No one is ever too young or too old to disregard their diet.
Payson puts Cedar Lane work on hold
June 24, 2009
Payson has halted all work on setting up a controversial street-paving improvement district on Cedar Lane while homeowners work out alternatives.
Beaver Valley, Whispering Pines firefighters hold joint practice
June 24, 2009
Training is the key to speed and efficiency when Rim Country fire departments respond to emergencies. That includes the ability for two or more departments to work together as a cohesive unit.
Apache-Sitgreaves releases draft of land management
June 24, 2009
he public is encouraged to look at the Working Draft Land Management Plan for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) that is now available for review. The ASNFs is in the process of revising the current land management plan written in 1987.

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