Welcome to the March 2005 Seniors Digest!

by Michelle Wade, Editor

You are looking at a trial issue of our new online newsletter and information source, Seniors Digest. The KIPDA Area Agency on Aging is pleased to provide state-of-the-art communication about services and programs in our area and on the national level.  In this issue we focus on ways to age successfully. We begin with valuable information about the new USDA guidelines for healthy eating.  Read on to find information about driver safety, strategies to help you to quit smoking, tips for evaluating Internet healthcare advice, and more!

When you look online for information on healthy aging and other topics of interest to older adults, does it seem that search engines turn up an overwhelming list of sites? If so, be sure to check out SeniorsDigest.org, our national companion website. The Seniors Digest Resource Center includes a "library" of quality links, and is a great place to begin your search!

Although we will continue to offer the traditional printed newsletter, we hope you'll use our electronic pages often for advice, new and exciting services, and to offer us your constructive feedback.