Concerns about abuse of an elder should be reported
Q: One day last week an elderly neighbor showed up at my door in tears. She said her husband had left in the morning to run errands and hadn’t returned…
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Putting a positive spin on the aging process
Q: During a recent trip I made a brief stop at an Interstate Rest Area. There was heavy traffic and the parking lot was crowded. After leaving the facilities, I…
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It is never too late to quit
Q: I am writing to get help for my brother. He has been a smoker for more than fifty years. He has tried quitting on numerous occasions but it never…
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Repetitive behaviors due to Alzheimer’s can be frustrating
Q: I will be traveling to visit my mother for several days. Every time I am there she asks me over and over how long can I stay and when…
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Cellphones at the dinner table can be an annoyance
Q: I always look forward to visits from family who live out of state. I enjoy cooking but when you live alone it doesn’t have the same appeal. When I…
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Churches can help seniors stay active
Q: My mother sold her home after my father passed away. She relocated to a smaller apartment in a nearby community and is having trouble meeting people. She was once…
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The right answer at the right time…Call Age Info
Q: My parents both passed away within a few months of each other. I am now the power of attorney for my disabled younger brother. My parents kept him at…
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Volunteering doesn’t have to be full-time job
Q: I retired last year and have been traveling and enjoying spending more time with my grandchildren. I have decided I would like to get involved with volunteer work. My…
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Learn how to manage chronic pain
Q: I have arthritis that has resulted in joint replacements and ongoing pain. I try and stay as active as possible even though this causes discomfort. I have had side…
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Get an updated whooping cough vaccination
Q: My granddaughter recently had a baby which is my first great grandchild. I didn’t go to the hospital because I had a cold and didn’t want to pass on…