Laura Oldfield Ford

Aug 7, 2024 | artuk.org | Laura Oldfield Ford

In the series 'Seven questions with...' Art UK speaks to some of the most exciting emerging and established artists working today. Laura Ford (b.1961) is a Welsh artist who having grown up around a theatrical fairground family has developed playful, humorous and often disquieting emotional narratives around her sculptures. She explores hybrid characters, neither wholly child nor animal, but which unlock our inner vulnerabilities and engage our child self.

Dec 5, 2023 | dddnews.com | Laura Oldfield Ford

December, and those who believe in the Spirit of Christmas know that is it is better to give than to receive. This month is more than a time of giving, it is also a time of reflecting on ones life over the last eleven months leading up to this one. For seniors, those months are more about loss, whether it be a spouse, a friend, or a job initiated by cuts or retirement. Either way, these are all changes that especially affect the elderly.

Nov 28, 2023 | dddnews.com | Laura Oldfield Ford

Poor blood circulation and stress are the reasons for a multitude of health issues and chronic diseases, but there are ways to improve overall health and reduce both. All it takes is some time and a few lifestyle changes, especially for the older generation who are now seeing the results of poor eating habits, too many pharmaceuticals, and too little exercise.

Nov 21, 2023 | dddnews.com | Laura Oldfield Ford

Aging GracefullyAdministrator Kennett OAKSAfter two years of Covid and isolation, the last year has been one of recovery and getting back to a sense of normalcy, and holidays help to do that. This week families and individuals will celebrate Thanksgiving in millions of homes with traditional meals set by previous generations according to their cultural backgrounds. But what is the historical significance of Thanksgiving, and how do we celebrate it versus the original partakers of the holiday?

Nov 14, 2023 | dddnews.com | Laura Oldfield Ford

Aging GracefullyAdministrator Kennett OAKSMedicare enrollment for 2024 began November 15 and ends December 7 for those who qualify. It is not hard to avoid it since every other advertisement, whether live streaming or antenna, is rolling every ten minutes on television. But with all the information from various insurance companies about original Medicare or their Medicare Advantage plans, how can someone decide which one is best for them?