NW Boomer and Senior News – December 2017: He is tall and thin, with a long white beard. He’s talkative, quick to smile and laugh. He prances among the stacks of books, boxes of undeveloped film and several white five-gallon buckets in the front room of his small apartment.
Archive | Seniors
The Joy of Grandparenting
NW Boomer and Senior News – February 2018: If parenting came with few road maps, becoming a grandparent comes with even less. It’s a rewarding and challenging stage of life.
Traveling? Tips From Experienced Travelers
Whether your trip involves a weekend on the coast or plane trip around the world, it’s smart to not only be prepared but get the best deal.
Lamps Light Up His Life
Dealing with Parkinson’s and mastering a new skill three years ago at the age of 67 when he started making the lamps is just the latest chapter of Roger Beck’s interesting life.
Where Do the Heirlooms Go?
Family disputes over personal belongings don’t have to happen. We share two expert’s opinions about how to prevent sticky situations arising around who gets what personal items.
Take Stock and Stay Calm
The U.S. stock market’s recent volatility seems significant, and yet, according to Eugene financial planners, the correction is right in line and completely normal. Experts share their advice for riding it out.
Wills, Trusts and Big Decisions
Wills and revocable living trusts are both common terms in estate planning. Both apply to distributing assets, but the two documents, although they are sometimes related, serve very different purposes.
Queens of Weight Loss
Local members of TOPS, a weight loss support group, celebrate each others’ successes. Mary Phillips has lost more than 100 pounds.
Military Officers of America’s Eugene Chapter
At the annual picnic of the Military Officers Association of America’s Eugene chapter, approximately 50 attendees, all current or former military officers and their families, help keep history alive.
Dr. John Haines: Eyes of the World
Dr. John Haines, a Eugene ophthalmologist at Oregon Eye Center, was motivated to enter the medical field because he wanted to make a real difference in the world. He has traveled around the world providing sight-saving surgeries and offers the latest eye surgery treatments right here in Eugene.