Let the Games Begin! The Northwest Louisiana District Senior Olympics Welcomes Hundreds of Athletes
The Olympics in Beijing are still 3 months away, but the Northwest Louisiana Senior District Olympics already kicked off the 16th year in the Ark-la-tex. The opening ceremonies were held at the Bossier Civic Center, welcoming over 400 athletes ages fifty and up from all over the region.

Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 1 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 1 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 2 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 2 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 3 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 3 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 4 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 4 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 5 05/04/08
Family Focus Seniors - Pt. 5 05/04/08
Non-surgical Spinal Decompression
You may be one of the estimated 30-40 million people in the United States who deals with chronic back pain. And like many you try to relieve that pain with medication or you have resorted to surgery in the past.

A fairly new treatment offered in Shreveport is now providing a non-surgical solution that's also drug free.


Caddo Indian Additional Information
A list of books and websites with additional information provided by Jeff Giraud.This list is in connection with the interview on Sunday, January 27, 2008, with Marcia Sample and Jeff Giraud about the Cadddo Indians and their history.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Five 01/06
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Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Four 01/06
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Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Three 01/06
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Three 01/06
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. One 01/06
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Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Two 01/06
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Two 01/06
Family Focus Seniors 12.30 Seg.One
Seniors are living longer,,that means an increased need for trustworthy caregivers.Unfortunately, sometimes seniors fall victim to someone who is supposed to be looking out for them. Less than two weeks ago, local officers arrested a woman who stole checking account information to take over $800 from the elderly couple she was caring for..The bank returned the couples money, but not until the couple's daughter noticed strange activity in her mother's account.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Four 12/23
Do you ever think green about the day after Christmas? And when we say greener--we're not talking post-holiday sales and lines at the register.What about the tons of trash left over from the holidays? Americans generate 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Years than any other time of the year, here are a few things you can do *now* to have a "greener" Christmas.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Three 12/23
It's a new Christmas tradition that's finding its way into a growing number of homes, especially in North Texas.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Two 12/23
For a lot of us, the holidays are synonymous with overeating. In fact, a typical holiday meal... Just "one" meal with all the trimmings... Can contain enough calories to make you gain over a pound. And..spread that out over the few weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's, and you can be in trouble
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.One 12/23
You have a little more than a day left until Christmas...And many of you are not just looking for the hottest toys for your grandson or granddaughter, you're also looking for the safest because of all the recent toy recalls...
Searching for Safe Toys
After all the toy recalls some Grandparents are looking to traditional toys with more stringent safety standards.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Four 12/16
You have less than two weeks left to buy all those Christmas gifts.. and if you shop the right way.. you could have a little cash left over for yourself.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Three 12/16
Some critically ill patients are getting treated with a dose of unconditional love at UCLA Medical Center.   "Dog therapy"  is apparently just what the doctor ordered! 
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Two 12/16
For an awful lot of seniors and many of their families there comes a time to begin that discussion about assisted living. But what if assistance came to you, allowing you to live at home, staying right where you belong?
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.One 12/16
We begin our show with one woman's daily visit to her local community center that is credited for helping save her life. Also, Christmas came a little early for some area seniors and children when Santa paid them a visit.
Family Focus Seniors SegmentThree 12/9
Over 23 million people in the United States suffer from arthritis. And, about 20 million of those suffer from osteo-arthritis. With the cold weather can come added stiffness and pain, here are some ways to reduce the discomfort. 
Family Focus Seniors - SegmentTwo 12/9
Dr. Cox discusses the challenges that a caregiver faces when taking care of a loved one.
Family Focus Seniors - Segment One 12/9
An organization that helps seniors maintain their independence and live in the comfort of their own home is givng those who care for their elderly loved ones a helping hand.
Family Focus Seniors - 12/2 - Seg.4
A meeting of the Catholic Church Officials from Louisiana gathered for a 2007 conference. Also a new credit card changes may bring higher rates to consumers. Its your lucky day, on line coupons available!  And finally cell phone shopping made easier.
Family Focus Seniors - 12/2 Seg.3
Research from the Massachusetts Hospital has conducted new research to help treat prostrate cancer. New tests are revealing the existence of cancer at an earlier date. Further studies show that the food you eat may effect the life you live. At last there is a new device that can tell you if you are too stressed.
Family Focus Seniors 12/2 Seg.1
Bionic limbs are being produced at a greater number due to the need required of war.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Four 11/25
The busy shopping season is prime time for identity thieves. Tips on how to stay safe from credit card fraud. We also talk about after purchasing presents, what is the best way to send a gift out of town. And KTAL is helping the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank, get the details in this segment.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg.Three 11/25
Tips to better your chances of blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake. Also, a local retirement community celebrates it's 25th year and apparently life just gets better after 50!
Family Focus Seniors- Seg.Two 11/25
Did you know that your arteries could determine how well your memory functions in old age. Also. exercise is so important to just have general well-being, and more about how diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States, especially among children.


Family Focus Seniors - Seg.One11/25
Topping today's medical news... It appears more women under the age of 45 are dying of heart disease, because of clogged arteries.

Savor the Season Recipes
Devil's Food Cupcakes
Savor the Season Recipes
Pumpkin Bread
Savor the Season Recipes
Cranberry Chutney
Savor the Season Recipes
Creole Seasoning Blend
Savor the Season Recipes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Savor the Season Recipes
Cornbread Souffle
Savor the Season Recipes
Variations for Chai Tea Latte Mix
Savor the Season Recipes
Chai Tea Latte Mix
Savor the Season Recipes
Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Savor the Season Recipes
Diabetic Holiday Recipes by Alicia Smith LDN, RD
Willis-Knighton Diabetes & Nutrition Center
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Two 11/18
An adoption institute is urging states to give adult adoptees the right to see their birth certificates, also an American transport plane that took part in the World WarTwo Normandy landings will be transported from Bosnia to France. And President Bush is working on proposals to help passengers bumped from comercial flights. All this and more in the segment ahead!
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. One 11/18
One in seven Americans age 71 and older has some type of dementia. So-called "good fats" are known to provide a brain boost, hourglass figures appear to be more intelligent than their stick-figure friends. And one reason may be that symptoms of depression in the elderly can be subtle and are often dismissed as a normal consequence of growing old.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Four 11/11
The King of Thailand has a birthday party, and includes hundreds of Lemur monkeys. The video will show how indiscriminating the monkeys are to the artistic endeavor made by the chefs to the king.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Three 11/11
The holidays are right around the corner, and this year more than ever, people are making an effort to celebrate in an environmentally friendly way.
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. Two 11/11
A disease is effecting millions of lives in the U.S., the numbers are growing, and it's not just a grown-up disease. Could this disease impact you and your family?
Family Focus Seniors - Seg. One 11/11
Tonight we will be enlightened by the bravery and persistence of individuals who are challenged everyday with a disease that is painful and sometimes crippling.Yet these individuals affected have found ways to cope at a physical, mental and spiritual level. The ones you meet will be an inspiration to all.
Relevant Websites for Pain
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