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Savvy Senior: How to hire an in-home helper for an aging parent

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to hire an in-home helper for my 82-year-old mother to assist with household chores like housekeeping, grocery shopping and driving her to the doctor, etc. But mom doesn’t require any personal/physical caregiving, nor does she require any home medical care. ...

Health and Wellness: Here comes the sun: 5 summer safety tips for seniors

Ah, summer: the season of popsicles, sunshine and picnics in the park. While many prefer the warm weather and longer days to the bitter winter cold, there are a few drawbacks to the rising temperatures, especially for seniors. According to the CDC, those aged 65 and older are more prone to ...

Their Voice: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act

In just two weeks, we will be celebrating our nation’s independence. As a community we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the fourth with parades, picnics, fireworks and the American flag. I always like to take this opportunity to remind our community of another ...

UVU: President Astrid Tuminez uses half marathon to mentor and teach lessons

OREM — Those who spend any time with Utah Valley University President Astrid S. Tuminez know that she always carves time out to run. Running grounds her when dealing with the stresses of being president of UVU, and she often uses it as a metaphor to teach students that it takes commitment, ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Honor Juneteenth all year

Juneteenth has come and gone this year, but there are ways that we can keep the spirit of Juneteenth alive year-round. While this day has been celebrated by many for years with family get-togethers, parties and parades, a lot of us, including myself, didn’t know much about it until it became ...

Pet of the Week: Alex Santiago (#1227)

Breed: DSH Age: 1-3 Years Old Gender: Male Size: Adult Adoption Fee: $60 Available for Rescue: Yes Alex Santiago is about 1-3 years old. He has been available for adoption since 6/2/2022. Alex Santiago is a very vocal cat. He loves attention and loves to have his head rubbed. He is very ...

Health and Wellness: Tips for building healthy habits this summer

Have you been wanting to start a new healthy habit but can’t seem to find the right time? How about summer? An average summer lasts about 90 days — more than enough time to build a healthy habit. “On average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 ...

Mayors of Utah Valley: Water and growth in American Fork

I have lived in American Fork my whole life, and I consider myself a realist when it comes to growth. I am not looking to help grow our state as much as possible, but I’m also not getting angry when it inevitably comes. I recognize its more important to play a role in making sure growth ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Community celebrations heating up summer

It’s not technically summer for a few more days, but summer community celebrations are already beginning to welcome our favorite season. At a time when many people are feeling worn down by bad news, such as recent mass shootings and lingering effects of a pandemic, the frivolity of community ...

BYU: Can you age out of exercise?

The sun blazed down on the sidewalk of Provo’s Center Street as community members pounded the pavement to the finish line. The marathon had started before the sun had even risen, and amongst the clumps of college students was an older gentleman dressed in bright yellow. He finished in under ...