“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…” The song, My Favorite Things, from the beautiful movie The Sound of Music, is, all by itself, one of
Mental health is health too – treat it that way
Like the proverbial frog in a pot of hot water, the frenetic pace of life can creep up on us until, before we’re aware, the intensity of issues and
How to File a Medicare grievance – Sara Duris – May 2022
Questions and Answers Q. I want to file an appeal with Medicare about how long it takes for me to see my doctor at each appointment. I
Magazine stories resonate as Mother’s Day approaches-Lynn Kellogg-5/7/22
Thoughts about this week’s column swirled around a number of happenings: realizing it’s Mother’s Day weekend, a visit to my parents’ former summer
Celebrate Older Americans Month at the Senior Expo on Thursday-Pat Arter-4/30/22
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce
Negative perceptions of aging could be shortening your life-Christine Vanlandingham-4/23/22
When you think of an old person, what are the first five words or phrases that come to mind? Don’t overthink it. Just write down, or make a mental
What’s the difference between an advance medical directive and a living will?-Sara Duris-4/16/22
Q: My son wants me to get an advance medical directive. I already made a living will a few years ago, isn’t that enough? A: A living will is a
Why we make things-Lynn Kellogg-4/9/22
Why do we make things? Peter Korn, a furniture maker turned craftmanship guru in Maine wrote a book titled “Why We Make Things and Why It Matters.” He
Let Your Voice be Heard on Aging Issues Affecting Southwest Michigan-Christine Vanlandingham-3/26/22
The phrase “nothing about us without us” has been around in concept for hundreds of years, starting as the Latin phrase “Nihil de nobis, sine nobis.”