For the past nine years, Flowers Manor has had their own personal "watchman". When you visit, the first person you will see when you come through the front doors is elder, Paul Amelung. Paul sits in a high wing backed chair that is to the right side of the main lobby, facing the front door. This is his "spot". The lobby is his "living room". The te...

The Aldersgate family looks forward to August every year because they have the Aldersgate Revival for three nights. It always begins on Sunday night and goes thru Tuesday. When Chaplain Kenneth Owen is asking a pastor to preach, he always asks them if instead of a love offering to the pastor, if they would be willing to give the offering to The Sun...

  (BPT) - Imagine you are in an accident or a sudden illness leaves you unable to speak for yourself. Your loved one or caregiver may be faced with a difficult decision about whether to continue life-saving measures. How does that person know what to do? Discuss, decide and document. These are three important steps to take to ensure your futur...

  (BPT) - Rising premiums and different levels of coverage can make health care costs seem very confusing. Here are 5 simple ideas that could help you save on your health care costs. 1. Plan for medical bills. Just as you would ask a mechanic to estimate the cost of service on your car ahead of time, don't be afraid to ask providers what servi...

(BPT) - If you or a loved one has an upcoming surgery, pain management is probably a top concern. Depending on the type of surgery, doctors will recommend different methods to manage your pain so you can heal properly. It's important to understand what to expect, your options for controlling pain as well as any risks associated with them, particula...

  (BPT) - In recent years, technology has changed every aspect of our daily life. We interact with friends and family on social media, use the GPS to guide us to our desired destination, and products we buy online are delivered right to our home. One big change transforming how we receive health care services is home delivery of prescription m...

  (BPT) - "I'm not the same person. The person before just kind of took life for granted. And now I cherish every moment I have because I know it can be taken away very quickly." Lisa Pellerin, a mother and a nurse, shared these words as she recounted an experience so devastating to her health that it changed her entire perspective on life. It...

(BPT) - There is no such thing as TMI (too much information) when it comes to communicating facts about your health with your physician anesthesiologist before surgery or a medical procedure. You might not think taking ginkgo biloba for memory, using medical marijuana for pain, smoking or snoring are relevant, but these supplements, drugs and condi...

(BPT) - We all know brushing our teeth twice a day is crucial to keeping our smile bright, but most of us probably don't understand how dental hygiene can impact our overall health, especially as we age. Going to the dentist is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Each year more than 2 million people visit the emergency room b...

Falls and Fractures: Facts and Tips That May Limit Falls (BPT) - As we age, we begin to learn — sometimes firsthand — how devastating a fall can be. It isn't quite as easy as it once was to hop back up and continue on our way. Each year, more than one in four Americans aged 65 and over experience a fall, which contributes to roughly 3 million emerg...

(BPT) - If you consider yourself a savvy consumer who likes to make sure you're getting the most value for your money, have you stopped to consider whether you're applying those same prudent practices to your Medicare benefits? Maximizing those benefits can help with more than just saving money. It could help improve your health as well. Here are s...

  (BPT) - Once you become eligible for Medicare, you'll likely start hearing about something called an Annual Wellness Visit. Many people think an Annual Wellness Visit and a physical are one and the same. But they're not. Unlike a standard head-to-toe physical, an Annual Wellness Visit is primarily focused on preventive care, health screening...

  (BPT) - What if you were 60 but felt more like you were 30? Consider taking charge of your nutrition by adding in foods that help you feel decades younger. "What you eat and drink can have a tremendous impact on how you look and feel," says Dawn Jackson Blatner, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. "Eating healthy is important at any age, ...

  (BPT) - Movies both bring us together and bridge generational divides. They help us relate to each other and understand past eras. Great movies also shape a generation, creating a common experience. They reflect the hopes and dreams of their audiences. Here are 10 movies to help forge connections between parents and children, or grandparents...

  (BPT) - It's easy to accumulate a lot of things throughout your life. From clothes and household goods to antiques and treasured keepsakes, decades of living often means decades of stuff. When you get to a certain age, it can be smart to start downsizing your belongings. Sometimes downsizing is inspired by a move and other times it's simply ...

4 tips to stay healthy and prevent falls as you age (BPT) - As you age, your risk of falling increases. According to the CDC , one out of four people over the age of 65 falls each year and falling once doubles your chances of falling again. While many conditions can put you at risk for a fall, there are simple steps you can take to boost your overa...

(BPT) - "You're sitting at home one night and get a phone call that your husband is being medevaced and he's coming home. They said it was for spinal injuries," recalled Mandy Spooneybarger, 36, caregiver to her husband, Charles, an Army veteran. "You have to live in your new normal. It's stressful. It's isolating. You have to let go of what you ha...

Bill Webb, a resident at Traceway Manor in Tupelo, was among veterans honored at Mississippi State University's annual Veterans Recognition Game in November. Webb, a native of Cottage Grove, TN, is a veteran of WWII, having served in the European front from 1943-45 in the 554th Bomb Squad. After the war, he attended the University of Tennessee-Mart...

  (BPT) - Do you have diabetes and stress about finding healthy and convenient snack options while you're traveling? See below for smart snacking tips and healthy recipes for diabetics. Choose healthy and satisfying snacks between meals. Snacking done right can keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible and can help prevent lo...

Members of a local dance program worked with residents from Traceway Retirement Community to help them find their groove. Dancers from the Doniphan Dance Project, a local modern dance group, taught the residents simple movements during several sessions held this fall at Traceway. Roxie Clayton, instructor with Doniphan Dance, said the sessions were...