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A publication of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
January 2020 VOL. 45 • NO. 1
ENOA 4780 South 131st Street Omaha, NE 68137-1822
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Happy New Year
A graduate of Omaha Burke High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Carrie Murphy serves as deputy chief of staff/communications for Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert. Before joining the mayor’s office, Murphy spent 34 years in local television as a reporter, producer, and manager. In June 2019, Carrie was inducted into the Omaha Press Club’s Hall of Fame. Nick Schinker’s profile of Murphy begins on page 8.
Grandpa Jerome Jerome Thomas, who volunteers with ENOA’s Foster Grandparent Program, was recently named Volunteer of the Year by the Child Saving Institute in Omaha. See page 16.
What’s inside Spring gardening will soon be here .............2 Making driving safer for older adults ...........3 Psychiatrist has advice for caregivers .........4 North Bend fundraiser on Jan. 26 ...............5 Nancy Hemesath’s ‘Conscious Aging’ ........7 Study looks at statins’ benefits, risks........11 The powers of a positive attitude ..............12 UNO gerontology grads joining ENOA ......13 Twins celebrate their 95th birthday ...........14 Outdoor ice skating at UNMC ...................14