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Dr. Kaskel leads Good to Know Lunch & Go

Delphos Senior Citizens featured Dr. Beth Kaskel, an adult geriatric nurse practitioner as speaker at the May Good to Know Lunch & Go monthly educational series. Lunch was served to over 50 seniors and Dr. Kaskel spoke about the latest research on memory and aging. According to Dr. Kaskel, the Federal Food and Drug Administration this month approved the first blood test to look for Alzheimer’s markers. Besides giving 10 lifestyle choices seniors can make to preserve memory function, she also encouraged those 70 years old and better to ask for a cognitive evaluation at their annual physical. (Photo submitted)

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Delphos Senior Citizens – A Look Back . . . 50 Years Ago

DELPHOS — Delphos Senior Citizens, Inc. was established in April 1975 under the sponsorship of the Delphos Ministerial Association. Meetings were initially held at the American Legion Hall. Incorporation papers were filed in July 1975 and Bob’s Grocery Store and the Grubenhoff home were purchased. Shortly thereafter, the group realized that there was a need for services for the elderly residents beyond socialization.

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