Tamera Manzanares

Recent stories

Aging Well: Awareness, positive outlook are key to diabetes care
November 17, 2008
Saundra Steele first noticed her vision problems on a routine drive to Craig. Road signs, which normally appeared clear, were blurry, even through her prescription glasses.
Aging Well: VNA Companion Care program eases daily burdens, keeps clients independent
November 10, 2008
When Carol O’Hare planned to have her knee replaced, she knew her active, independent lifestyle would be on hold — at least during her initial recovery, when she wouldn’t be able to walk or drive.
Class helps older adults remain active, healthy
November 3, 2008
Staying on top of healthy habits, such as exercise and good nutrition, can be hard enough without the added complications of chronic health problems.
Aging Well: Fitness, lessons help older skiers, riders stay safe
October 20, 2008
At their best, alpine skiing, teleing and snowboarding are exhilarating, freeing and fun sports. At their worst, they can be painful.
Flu shot first line of defense against winter illness
September 29, 2008
Many people may accept a week in bed with a fever, cough, stuffy head and achy muscles as a typical, if unpleasant, part of every winter.
Aging Well: Retirees experience new lives abroad as volunteers
September 8, 2008
As an elementary school teacher, Joni Moss, of Clark, never imagined that in retirement, she still would be helping children — but in a much different way.
Aging Well: VNA promotes healthier aging communities
Annual meeting to highlight Aging Well projects, partnerships Wednesday
August 25, 2008
If there were an image to describe the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association’s mission, it probably would be a chain, with each link representing health programs that make life better for residents from infancy to their final hours.
Aging Well: Awareness key to stopping elder abuse
Former Adult Protective Services supervisor suspects cases are going unreported in Routt County
August 18, 2008
Vickie Clark, new director of the Routt County Department of Human Services, recently was surprised to learn that only six referrals regarding possible abuse of at-risk adults were made in the county in the last year.
Aging Well: Aging Well, CMC team up to offer more fitness classes
August 4, 2008
Beverly Lehrer-Brennan, of Steamboat Springs, injured her knee 30 years ago, but it wasn’t until arthritis set in that the injury began to limit her active lifestyle.
Aging Well: Easy gift ideas for older family and friends
December 3, 2007
Older relatives and friends can present the biggest challenge when it comes to buying gifts during the holidays. After all, most have downsized to smaller living spaces and typically don’t need more “stuff.”

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