A publication of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
October 2016 VOL. 41 • NO. 10
ENOA 4223 Center Street Omaha, NE 68105-2431
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID OMAHA NE PERMIT NO. 389
New Horizons ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Fourth estate to real estate
Carol Schrader was one of Omaha’s first female television news anchors. Later, she became news director for a local radio station and the chief deputy in the Douglas County Assessor’s office. Today she’s a realtor. Nick Schinker profiles Schrader beginning on page 10.
Rosarian Jean McIntosh has more than 300 rosebushes in her northwest Omaha gardens. She’s also the treasurer for the Omaha Rose Society. To learn more about Jean and the ORS, please see page 20.
What’s inside Pets and the digital landscape ...........................2 Help prevent falls, minimize injuries .................3 Rides for veterans in Fremont, Blair ..................4 SCP, FGP recruiting new volunteers ..................5 ‘Read it & eat’ has cookbook reviews................6 Maximizing your spouse’s SS benefits ..............7 Picking a peck of the proper peppers ................9 Grant to aid rural healthcare education ...........14 Advice for avoiding back pain .........................16 Medicare Part D enrollment sites ....................17