Wellness

Panhandle Health District, Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, and Idaho National Guard help vaccinate the North Idaho community.

Making the Effort: Vaccination Rates on the Rise for Idaho

Idaho must overcome COVID-19 vaccinations hesitancy—About 68% of Idahoans 65+ are fully vaccinated, while rates for those 16-64 are below 30%.

June 8, 2021

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Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need

Millions of seniors struggle with food costs. Fortunately, several senior food assistance programs exist that may be able to help.

April 20, 2021

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Deborah Goslin, Forest Bathing Guide

Forest bathing guide Deborah Goslin will not take you to soak in a woodland pool. Instead, she’ll help you soak up the quietude of nature.

April 9, 2021

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Idaho’s Vaccine Rollout Challenges

Idaho’s vaccine rollout—including haphazard and unenforced mask mandates and a lack of consistent testing—has not been without challenges.

April 1, 2021

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Homework Can Pay Off for Caregivers

As a family caregiver, doing some homework can pay off in terms of improving your well-being and that of the person you care for.

March 19, 2021

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Study Links Repeated Negative Thinking to Dementia

A University College London study found that persistently engaging in negative thinking might raise the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease.

March 10, 2021

Photo of The Springs Living in Flathead Valley, Mont., host of the online event Community Conversations

Online Event: Community Conversations About the Golden Years

Planning for the golden years or caring for an elderly loved one? Join these monthly online lunch-&-learn sessions — Community Conversations.

February 15, 2021

Old Man Stick for Keeping Balance

Over my years of Aikido training, I have grown to feel my jo — my old man stick — as an extension of my body.

October 5, 2020

To Thine Own Self Be True While Coping with Social Isolation

William Shakespeare’s famous line “To thine own self be true” comes to mind while I’m coping with social isolation during the pandemic.

July 29, 2020

Silent Symphony of the Heart

These youth are the future. They’ll carry the torch forward with their silent symphony. I do my best to make sure the light shines bright.

July 29, 2020

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