Vt. ranked No. 1 for healthy older adults
What makes Vermont the healthiest state for older adults? Vermont receives high marks for social and economic factors impacting health as well as for healthy behaviors.
Editorial: Cutting the ‘federal’ out of our pledge
“The Republican line of folly is that states are better at managing aid to their citizens so let them do it. The reality is more complex. “
Ways of Seeing: No time for boredom anymore
I’m bored. This constant refrain during the long unstructured summer vacations of my youth has somehow turned into a phrase people will do anything to avoid.
Legislative Review: Heffernan reports on his first session as a senator
I have tried hard to represent our county with high integrity and determination to make necessary changes on affordability, housing, the environment and public safety. All of these continue to be top priorities.
Depression in seniors is real and it’s treatable
Seniors often face an increased risk of depression, a fact that is commonly dismissed as a natural part of aging. It’s important to recognize that depression is a legitimate medical condition that can be successfully addressed.
