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Articles

December 28, 2022

Stay warm, but stay safe – Christine Vanlandingham – Dec. 24, 2022

Space heaters are a common appliance in many homes. They are also a common cause of fires. A recent fire in our neighborhood, caused by a space

Filed Under: Generations Columns

December 19, 2022

Medicare vs. Marketplace – choose wisely – Sara Duris – December 18, 2022

Q.  What are the Health Insurance Marketplaces and how are they different from Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plans? A. 

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December 15, 2022

Let’s destigmatize dementia – Lynn Kellogg – December 13, 2022

Blessed with friends of all ages, it’s surprising how often comments on memory function surface across generations. But, maybe it’s not too

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December 7, 2022

Use holidays to connect generations – Christine Vanlandingham – December 5, 2022

I have a photograph in my office of an older man and a young teen, each wearing nearly identical t-shirts. The teen’s shirt says, “Talk to old people;

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November 30, 2022

Options for addressing nursing home problems – Sara Duris – November 30, 2022

Q.  We are concerned about a relative’s treatment in a nursing facility.  We aren’t his immediate family and don’t want to alarm his

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November 28, 2022

It’s not too late for Medicare counseling – Lynn Kellogg – November 22, 2022

Walks are great. You not only get exercise, restlessness and worries seem to fade, and often you run into friends for delightful little chats. On a

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November 15, 2022

When is retirement right for you? – Christine Vanlandingham – November 14, 2022

American workers are retiring later now than in the past three decades. The current average retirement age among US retirees is age 61, up from age

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November 7, 2022

Trails are good for your health – and for conversations – Christine Vanlandingham – November 6, 2022

Crisp weather, beautiful fall colors, and the recent news about the planned replacement of the iconic covered bridge on the Kal-Haven Trail, inspired

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November 2, 2022

Older adults should prepare for winter – Sara Duris – October 31, 2022

Questions and Answers Q.  My parents aren’t going to Florida this year due to health issues and my siblings and I all live a few hours from

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