NBC5 is partnering with Providence Health & Services to help create healthy communities, together. In this week’s Providence Minute, Dr. Subhechchha Shah from Providence Doctors Clinic, talks about common misconceptions around falling in seniors. Sponsored by Providence Health & Services ...
Many nonprofit organizations that serve our community need volunteers. This week we are featuring Rogue Valley Council of Government’s Senior and Disability Services. This program promotes the dignity, quality of life, and self-determination of seniors and adults with disabilities. Click ...
This In This Together message explains how loneliness can lead to depression. Depression is a treatable condition. ...
This In This Together message explains the need for social connections. Seniors often spend more time alone which can lead to depression. ...
Photo Courtesy Oregon Pacific Bank Sponsored by Oregon Pacific Bank By Kelli Warner & Christine Sherk Scams targeting seniors are more sophisticated than ever. Learning how scammers operate andwhat to watch out for is key to protecting yourself or a ...
This message from NBC5’s Blakely McHugh is for our seniors, those have experienced so much, and have so much still to offer. There is a special line set up for Senior Loneliness: 1-800-282-7035 Please call, or encourage someone you know ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. —As more local seniors are getting vaccinated, some facilities that cater to the older community, are beginning to open up. The Central Point Senior Center just reopened indoor dining for lunch. Many regulars say the facility is ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore— AllCare Health launched a new program to help the elderly on Monday. The program is called, Program for all Inclusive Care for the Elderly, otherwise known as PACE. PACE helps people who are 55 years and older ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Jackson County says it has enough vaccines to do next week’s 2nd vaccination clinic at the Expo. But in a press conference today, Governor Kate Brown said next week’s plan to begin vaccinating seniors, could take much ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —With the ever changing information surrounding the vaccine, it can cause confusion. AARP tells us that many members of it’s community are worried they won’t get the right information. AARP says perhaps one of the biggest concerns is that technology ...