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Senior communities offer lifestyles
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Living life to the fullest does not need to stop when adults near or reach retirement age. Age-restricted housing communities once bore the stereotype of having limited recreational options and dated surroundings. But modern senior homes and facilities are all about catering to active lifestyles — with some communities offering resort-like amenities and pristine properties. Furthermore, certain communities provide niche offerings for people who are looking for something even a little more different.
Social activities produced healthy benefits
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Socialization in midlife can have a profound impact on individuals as they approach their golden years. A 2019 study led by researchers at University College London found that being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. The study used data from a previous study that tracked more than 10,000 participants between 1985 and 2013. Participants in the study completed cognitive testing from 1997 onwards. Researchers found that someone who saw friends almost daily at age 60 was 12 percent less likely to develop dementia than someone who only saw one or two friends every month. Strong associations between social contact at age 50 and subsequent dementia were also uncovered. The study supports the idea that remaining socially active in one’s 50s and 60s can benefit long-term cognitive health.
Local museum hosts ice cream social
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With open arms and sweet treats, the Ray County Museum and the Ray County Historical Society hosted an ice cream social last Saturday with food, a live band, and smiling participants. “My favorite part was hearing the children laugh and play – seeing smiling faces at the museum,” said Ray County Museum Director Cathy Gottsch.
MU Extension Spotlight
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The University of Missouri (MU) Extension Office chose Emily Bergsieker, field specialist in 4-H Youth Development, as their “Extension Spotlight.” Bergsieker has worked with our county youth and adult volunteers as an MU Extension employee for four years.
NHC ‘ready to surprise the world’
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In Week 4 of the varsity 8-man football season, Norborne Hardin-Central (NHC) showed it could take away the football. Often.
Orrick shifts personnel, reworks offense after home loss
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Orrick 8-man football fans might see some players in different positions than usual Friday night, when the Bearcats host Northwest of Hughesville for homecoming. They also might see a different offense than usual.
