Latest Posts
Senior communities offer lifestyles
Body
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
Body
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.
MU Extension Spotlight
Body
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.
Bee presentation demos math, science, and agriculture
Body
Sunrise Elementary outdoor curriculum was buzzing with interested students after fifth-grade teacher Miranda Taylor provided an observation beehive with live buzzing bees. Taylor has been teaching at Sunrise Elementary for six years now, and her favorite thing about teaching is inspiring the youth and building their confidence while they grow – physically and educationally.
Moisture in the county jail
Body
Although a new jail is on his mind, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers has made necessary improvements to the current facility a priority. “We are dealing with black mold and it is not easy to get rid of,” said Childers.
Historical forums draw crowd
Body
Two historical Ray County figures were the topics of the mid-September Ray County History Forum, which featured presentations by historians Jarodd Stansberry and Richard Gooch. Orrick Christian Church Pastor Art Endsley served as moderator.