February 1, 2024 | By Amy Geiszler-Jones
Susan, a retired nurse in her 60s, is tired of being what she calls “a bandit” whenever she crosses into Kansas carrying what the state classifies as cannabis contraband. But the gummies have been the only thing that has helped her get nighttime relief from the rheumatoid arthritis she’s lived with for the past 30 […]
| By David Kamerer
You’re at a restaurant and have just been seated. But there are no menus in sight. Instead, there’s a square graphic somewhere on the table with black and white dots. It’s a QR code, short for Quick Response code. Invented in the 1990s, these codes proliferated during COVID when we decided to minimize touching physical […]
| By The Active Age
It’s a festival for fawning over fetching felines for sure, but the Wichita Cat Fancy Show is something more, too. Every year, organizer Mary Beth Wegele notices the crowd around the Friends of Felines’ booth. The Friends are dedicated to helping the area’s population of feral and abandoned cats, which according to some sources is […]
| By Joe Stumpe
It’s hard for Vietnamese food to stand out in Wichita because: 1.There’s so much of it. 2.Virtually all of it is so good. Nevertheless, the annual Vietnamese New Year’s dinner at St. Anthony Catholic Church manages the feat thanks to scores of parishioners who combine their culinary skills for a unique event. From noon to […]
| By The Active Age
A Wichita Granny Basketball team was in the international sports spotlight last month thanks to a little improvisation by one of its members. The ICT AeroBelles were playing an exhibition game during halftime of the Jan. 5 Wichita State Shockers game at Koch Arena when AeroBelle Carolyn Hatfield “flopped” — a basketball term for trying […]
| By The Active Age
Oil Museum weather re-dos EL DORADO — Two events originally scheduled for January at the Kansas Oil Museum have been delayed until this month because of weather. The museum’s annual Family Fun Day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3. It’s free for members and $1 for non-members. The museum’s Volunteer […]
| By Nancy Wheeler
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Correctly answer this quiz and The Active Age will enter you in a drawing for chocolate donated by The Spice Merchant. To enter, email the answers to joe@theactiveage.com (please put “February quiz” in subject line) or mail to: The Active Age, 125 S. West St., Suite 105, Wichita, KS, 67213. […]
| By Ted Blankenship
If you’ve watched an old movie recently, you’ve seen men wearing hats. And I don’t mean a cap with the bill pointed backward, but a fedora. Don’t know what a fedora is? Then you aren’t an old codger. A fedora is a felt hat with a wide brim, indented crown and ribbon above the brim. […]
| By Ted Ayres
Since 1993, I have been keeping (and sharing with friends and family) a yearly list of the books read during the previous 365 days. Last year, I read 157 books, an all-time high for me (my previous high total was 141). I enjoyed some favorite authors such as David Baldacci, C.J. Box, Scott Turow, Michael Connelly, […]
| By Diana Morton
Forum Theatre, at the Wilke Center, 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. The Full Monty, Unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, N.Y., decide to make some quick cash by imitating the Chippendale Dancers. 8 pm Thu-Sat, 2 pm Sun, Feb 22-Mar 10. Tickets $23-$25. Opening night ticket $18. 316-618-0444 Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Arsenic […]
| By Al Higdon
As a regular monthly reader of The Active Age for many years now, I’ve noticed the quality of articles and its overall content unquestionably getting better and better. Perhaps, like me, each issue you’ve found yourself gravitating to your favorite author(s) and first seeing what he or she has to say that month. Consistently producing […]
| By Jim Miller
How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One Essential Topics You Need to Discuss with Your Aging Parents Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma? What You Need to Know About Medicare Spouse Coverage How to Fight Back Against Age Discrimination How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved […]
| By Monica Cissell
Sleep is as essential to good health as diet and exercise. Lack of sleep can raise the risk of disease and disorders and can impact cognitive functioning. But experiencing good sleep can become more difficult as we age. Understanding the importance of sleep and learning tips for better sleep may help you stay healthier and […]
January 30, 2024 | By The Active Age
The Active Age is looking for a pickleball team to represent us at Picklepalooza, to be held at Chicken N’ Pickle on Friday, June 21. (Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly gave the date as June 12). The event, which annually raises money for Senior Services, Inc. and the Alzheimer’s Association, allows […]
| By Amy Geiszler-Jones
Susan, a retired nurse in her 60s, is tired of being what she calls “a bandit” whenever she crosses into Kansas carrying what the state classifies as cannabis contraband. But the gummies have been the only thing that has helped her get nighttime relief from the rheumatoid arthritis she’s lived with for the past 30 […]
| By The Active Age
Kansas Tourism this week released seven videos replete with gorgeous footage of the state to hype its 2024 marketing campaign. Click below to see them. The marketing campaign is built around the idea that traditional vacationing — a concept that became popular among Americans in the 1860s — is often stressful and expensive rather than […]
January 28, 2024 | By Blaise Mesa/Wichita Beacon
A Republican-led Kansas tax plan that would bring $1.6 billion in tax cuts over three years was vetoed by the state’s Democratic governor on Friday. Now, the Legislature and governor prepare for a bitter fight over taxes that makes it unclear whether Kansans will get a tax break — or what form it might take. […]
January 23, 2024 | By The Active Age
The Wichita Foundation has committed $1 million for Exploration Place’s new riverfront amphitheater, scheduled to open in fall 2024, according to a news release. The Wichita Foundation Amphitheater is being designed to showcase the nightly Ring of Fire show at the Keeper of the Plains sculpture. It will also provide a venue for live performances, […]
January 11, 2024 | By The Active Age
The city of Wichita has revamped its Home Repair program and will open applications and the wait list on Feb. 1. The Home Repair program assists low- and moderate-income homeowners with critical home repairs to achieve two main goals: 1) Stabilize homeowners within their primary unit of residence, assisting with the goal of sustaining affordable […]
January 9, 2024 | By The Active Age
With winter weather dominating the area this week, the American Red Cross released these tips to stay safe. Staying safe at home: • Use care with space heaters and fireplaces to prevent fires. Keep anything that could catch fire at least 3 feet from the heat. • Avoid using candles because of the fire risk. […]
January 8, 2024 | By Tammara Fogle
Heartland Home Health & Hospice is seeking active seniors and other volunteers to help support hospice patients. Volunteers play an important role in the hospice program by holding a patient’s hand or sharing a story, running errands or performing light housekeeping, making phone calls, supporting a fellow veterans and doing similar tasks, said volunteer coordinator […]
January 4, 2024 | By The Active Age
Ascension Via Christi’s hospitals in Wichita are asking family members and friends not to make in-person visits to patients if they have had COVID-19 recently or are experiencing respiratory illnesses. According to a news release, the step will help protect patients and staff from “respiratory illnesses that are prevalent in our community.” Hospital officials said […]
December 29, 2023 | By Joe Stumpe
After getting divorced in her mid 60s, Darlene Palsmeier was forced to look for a new home. She didn’t like what she found, a least in terms of cost. With an annual income of $38,640, Palsmeier doesn’t consider herself well off. But when she began applying for apartments in government-subsidized senior living communities around the […]
| By Joe Stumpe
PARK CITY — Karen Corbin hates to think what would have happened if she hadn’t heard about Habitat for Humanity’s home repair program. “My home was bad — really bad.” Her house, built in the 1940s, suffered from what she called “severe issues.” “I will tell you that because so much of the siding was […]
| By Joe Stumpe
Don’t schedule your trip just yet, but Amtrak passenger service appears closer to returning to Wichita for the first time since 1979. The Federal Railroad Administration announced last month that an Oklahoma City-to-Newton route has been included in its corridor development program, which is guiding expansion of passenger train service. The agency allocated $500,00 to […]