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July 8, 2018

Today’s phones offer more privacy- and intrusion

We learned from our son recently that our grandson Wesley is a pen pal. Yep, a genuine pen pal. He and a female classmate dated as high school

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July 1, 2018

One man’s top 10 tips for combatting loneliness later in life

The terms loneliness and social isolation are often used interchangeably. While related in some ways, one can exist without the other. Social

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June 24, 2018

Are you a caregiver? What are your needs? We want to know

My husband grew up in a multi-generational home. Watching Saturday afternoon television with his grandmother and playing cards with her were favorite

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June 17, 2018

What can be done to help protect seniors from house fires?

By: Sara Duris Q. My friend’s mother almost burned her house down the other day by falling asleep with something left cooking on the stove. The

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June 10, 2018

How mom’s advice on posture, kindness still applies later in life

Maybe you had the same experience. When I was a girl, there were two prompts my mother frequently gave me. The first: “Stand up straight; chin up,

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June 3, 2018

Where’s Tom Wolfe when we need him to help us understand new cultures?

Tom Wolfe died a few weeks ago. It was a great loss to all folks who enjoy modern American fiction. Wolfe established his reputation in

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May 27, 2018

Business the old-fashioned way: internet free

The internet is my friend…mostly. I love to keep up with friends and family on Facebook.  In the evenings I usually get in a Words with Friends game

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May 20, 2018

What can I do if my insurance won’t cover a prescription?

By: Sara Duris Q. I’ve always had great prescription drug coverage but my doctor put me on something new and it isn’t covered by my insurance. What

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April 15, 2018

Let your voice be heard on Older Michiganians Day

Advocacy is tricky. Often the loudest voice at the table gets the biggest share of the proverbial pie, and those with softer voices get a smaller

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