| Africa: Urban Farming Against Hunger - Safe, Fresh Food for City Dwellers
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has opened a new front in its battle against hunger and malnutrition - in the world's cities where most of global population growth is set to take place over the next decades. "Urban agriculture" may seem a contradiction, but that is what FAO is supporting as one element in urban food supply systems in response to the surging size of the cities of the developing world - and to their fast-advancing slums - according to Alison Hodder, senior horticulturist with the Crop and Grassland Service. .
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Charles Redd, Jr. Charles Redd, Jr. - Jan. 28, 1923-Dec. 27, 2006 - father, farmer, war veteran, husband, grandfather, passed away peacefully on Dec. 27 in Clayton County, Ga. surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren of complications from pneumonia. Mr. Redd was the son of Leila "Leah" O'Donald and Charles Redd, Sr. (both deceased) of Brockton, Ga. Survived by his loving wife, Marie Savard Redd of Cape Coral, Fl.; sister, Joan Redd Bradberry of Hoschton, Ga.; son, Michael Thurmond Redd (Stephanie) of North Palm Beach, Fl.; daughter, Gail Redd Orio of Cape Coral, Fl., Grandson Jason Charles Redd of Atlanta Ga.; granddaughter, Ansley Marie Redd Ruggeri (John) of Fayetteville, Ga., Allison Russell (Jason) of Roswell, Ga. and Savannah Faith Marie Redd of North Palm Beach, Fl.; and three great-grandsons: John Joseph Ruggeri, IV, Nicholas Jade Ruggeri and Garrett Allen Russell as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Support Groups
Advocates for the Elderly, 1:30 p.m. Baxter County Library. Lois Torgersen, 425-7810. Friends with Disabilities, 6 p.m. First Baptist Church Fireside Room. Renee, 421-2471, or Mark, 427-2491. Breast Cancer, 6 p.m. Baxter Regional Medical Center Peitz Cancer Support House. 508-CARE (2273). Fibromyalgia, 6:30 p.m. Van Matre Senior Center, Cooper Park. Ask for Diana or Liz. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church. 424-3074. Asthma, 7 p.m. Baxter Regional Medical Center Cafeteria Lagerborg Dining Room. Friday, Feb. 9 Men's Cancer Support, 7:30 a.m. Peitz Cancer Support House, BRMC. 508-CARE. For men with any kind of cancer. Spouses welcome. Includes breakfast. Bob Cogburn, facilitator. 508-2273. Better Breathers Support Group, 2 p.m.
Hylton Gets Backing For 500 Quest From Retirement Living
Daytona Beach, FL (AHN) - Former NASCAR star 72-year-old James Hylton is attempting to make the Daytona 500 and now he's got the backing to go with it. Retirement Living TV is the primary sponsor of his No. 58 Chevrolet, built and prepared by Richard Childress Racing. Retirement Living TV's message is to inform, involve and inspire fans and improve America's image, attitudes and perception of aging. It would seem that there would be no better spokesperson than Hylton, who hopes to go down in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest driver to qualify for the Daytona 500. "This is a perfect sponsorship," said Hylton. "Retirement Living TV believes, like myself, that age should never be a factor in allowing you to reach the highest of accomplishments.
Caring for aging parents and loves ones
The aging process is often accompanied by a number of changes and challenges. A decline in medical or psychological health may necessitate varying levels of assistance with tasks such as personal care, managing medication, scheduling appointments, transportation, preparing meals, paying bills and maintaining the household.
Adult children, grandchildren, or friends may be unclear about how to help aging parents maximize their safety, health and independence. Good first steps include learning about aging, establishing good communication with the senior, evaluating the older person's needs, and researching programs and services available in the community.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, family members are the primary long-term caregivers for older people in the country.
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