Anne Pershing
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Grandma with Attitude: New geriatric clinic for older adults
The Sanford Center Geriatric Specialty Clinic offers a new resource for clinical services and support promoting the quality of life. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Reno celebrates Grady Tarbutton Day
On Nov. 18, Washoe County Senior Services Director Grady Tarbutton, who officially retired Monday, was rewarded with a Grady Tarbutton Day by Reno's mayor and city council. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Caregivers are silent heroes
Seventy percent of people who are 65 and older will need long-term care in the future, mostly provided by family and caregivers. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: 5 tips on leading a happier life
Anne shares Sonja Lyubomirsky's tips on how to be happier in everyday life. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Don't forget to pay tribute to veterans
Anne shares the history of Veterans Day, and the thoughts of some local veterans on the day's significance. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Remember to salute veterans and active military
Thank a vet this Veterans Day! Anne Pershing has a full list of area events to honor those who served. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Protect loved ones from a fall
Falls are leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for people 65 and older, Washoe official says → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: 3,700-mile road trip (if the kids approve)
For Anne, the worst part about getting older is having to ask permission to take a solo cross-country car trip. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Grandparenting is all in the family
Being a grandparent is the best and those of us who have grandchildren have indeed been blessed. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Reno—a community that pulls together
This summer has been a major challenge because of the drought and the horrible fires in neighboring California and the few brush fires here. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Prescription Drug Round Up Thursday
Join Together Northern Nevada wants to help local seniors and others get rid of unused, unneeded and expired medications in a safe manner. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Phenomenal turnout for Senior Summer Games
"The August 15-30 Reno/Tahoe Summer Games were amazing," declared Reno Senior Services Director Darryl Feemster. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Parenting a hard habit to break
Sometimes I screw up by still trying to play "Mom" when it's not my full-time job anymore. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: 306 register for Senior Games
Now that Hot August Nights is over, it’s time for the Aug.15-30 Reno-Tahoe Senior Games to begin. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: August filled with fun and games
Hot August Nights, the Reno-Tahoe Senior Summer Games, and Chatting with Grandma with Attitude are all on tap this month! → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Road trip—are we there yet?
Anne Pershing and her son, Tim, take a 16-hour road trip between Reno and LA. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Go for the gold
“The 2015 Reno/Tahoe Senior Summer Games scheduled for Aug. 15-30 are going to be the biggest and best ever,” said Darryl Feemster, senior/youth division manager for Reno’s Parks and Recreation Dept. “We have a → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: A foot-stompin' hoedown
Join in the fun with fellow seniors at the Colin Ross Reno Artown Western Show. → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Mother Nature on a rampage
What has Mother Nature in such a foul mood these past few weeks? → Read More
Grandma with Attitude: Being the grandparent of a teen
The other day it hit me that my little granddaughter will become a teenager soon, which means I'm going to have to take lessons on how to communicate with her, because at the age of 9, she's already smarter tha → Read More