Commun ty Matters Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
June 2015
8 myths about aging, debunked By Pamela Blair for Next Avenue
The attitude that surrounds us is that old age in its most problematic sense starts somewhere between 50 or 60. Why is this? Perhaps we still buy into some outdated myths that life after 50 is the beginning of our decline. Living passionately and well, however, doesn’t stop at a certain point in one’s life followed by the destructive forces of aging. To age successfully, we need to be aware of the newer and older myths about aging that our current culture holds true. Here are 8 examples of the myths I’ve heard and what I know to be true: #1 Myth: Older women are depressed and lonely. Truth: Depending on circumstances, we may get sad and lonely from time to time, but the research shows that the least lonely and depressed women are over 75. #2 Myth: Older women are less successful in new pursuits. Truth: Some of the best and brightest women, though past the half-century mark in years, are still climbing the ladder of success in the world. MYTH, continued on page 3
The golf tournament’s Flight A winners, from left, Darren Mora, Michael Mora, Cody Hollister and Riley Dowler.
Strong turnout for golf tournament
Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic benefits residents More than $19,000 was raised at the 21st annual Dick Metz Memorial Golf Classic benefiting the Good Samaritan Program at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. Nearly 100 golfers on 24 teams teed off May 2 in the four-person scramble tournament at Great Life Golf and Fitness. The tournament was named for the late Arkansas City native, Richard “Dick” C. Metz, who was a leading golf pro in the 1930s and ‘40s. He had 14 professional victories and was inducted into the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in 1991. The event raises money for Presbyterian Manor’s Good Samaritan program, which provides assistance for residents who have out-lived their financial resources through no fault of their own. This year’s proceeds topped last year’s by about $3,000. There also were 20 more golfers this GOLF, continued on page 2