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Exchange-traded funds struggle, but offer alternative

Their assets have fallen in last year, but they keep growing in number

January 29, 2009

The boom in exchange-traded funds ran smack into the implosion of the global financial markets.There are now 721 ETFs with $478 billion in assets, according to the Investment Company Institute. Although that's more than three times as many funds

In the News: January 29, 2009

January 29, 2009

Jan. 26 / City to cut jobs due to construction slowdown The city of Spokane said it will eliminate eight full-time positions and one part-time position in its Building Enterprise Fund Feb. 15. The cuts, spurred by a record low number

Calendar: January 29, 2009

January 29, 2009

Jan. 29 - Feb. 19, 2009 The Home-Based Business Connection will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside. Ken Sanders will share "tried and true practices for turning to a

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Lilac Terrace project under way - Art only

January 29, 2009

Lilac Terrace, a 50-unit, four-story retirement housing project illustrated here, is going up at the Lilac Plaza Retirement Community complex, at 7007 N. Wiscomb. Kop Construction Co., of Spokane, is the contractor on the $9.5 million, project, and

Medication may benefit older adults with anxiety disorder

Study finds antidepressant escitalopram can improve symptoms, quality of life

January 29, 2009

Many older adults worry—a lot. Almost one in 10 Americans over age 60 suffers from an anxiety disorder that causes them to worry excessively about normal things, such as health, finances, disability, and family. Although antidepressant drugs a

$9 million senior-housing project planned in Valley

Federal funds awarded for portion of Appleway Court, rental assistance

January 29, 2009

Mike McLean

Two Spokane-based nonprofits, Spokane United Methodist Homes and Community Frameworks, are planning jointly a $9 million housing project in Spokane Valley that would serve low-income seniors and already have secured federal money to cover nearly of

WSU prof collaborates on book on elderly environs

January 29, 2009

Ben Rascoff

Bob Scarfo, an associate professor of landscape architecture at Washington State University's Spokane campus, served as a contributing editor on a newly released book that explores the correlations between aging populations and the "built where and

Latest directory for seniors now available

Booklet contains articles, contact info for agencies, service providers here

January 29, 2009

Ben Rascoff

The 13th edition of a locally produced resource guide called The Directory for Seniors now is available at select businesses, social service agencies, and organizations throughout the community at no charge, says Editor Shannon Wood.Locations is

New software is being used to help those with dementia

Inland Imaging uses NeuroQ technology to improve diagnosis

January 29, 2009

David Cole

Inland Imaging LLC, of Spokane, is now using new computer software that it says is providing improved diagnosis of dementia, enabling doctors to predict more accurately what the future holds for dementia patients, and provide the best possible for

Cold weather can worsen hypertension

French study indicates blood pressure in elderly rises during cooler months

January 29, 2009

Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a report in the Jan. 12 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine professional journal.Seasonal in a