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Common Disease in Senior Dogs Makes Breathing Difficult Aug. 17, 2023
Q: For the past year, Sadie, our 10-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, has barked like she has ... Read More
Fly Benight Jul. 12, 2023
Humans aren't the only animals aware of mortality. Elephants are known to grieve their dead. Crows c... Read More
Slowing Down Feb. 22, 2021
Dear Annie: I am old, and I worry about falling. I have read advice to us old people on numerous web... Read More
Balancing Life Today Is a Shaky Proposition Oct. 23, 2020
Fall is here, and with it, many experts are weighing in on the extra precautions older adults should... Read More
Common Disease in Senior Dogs Makes Breathing Difficult Feb. 06, 2020
Q: For the past year, Sadie, our 10-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, has barked like she has ... Read More
December 19, 2019 Dec. 19, 2019
Dear Annie: I have tenants who are behind in their rent. I've let it slide because I've been preoccu... Read More
1 Low Opinion of High Tech Dec. 13, 2019
As I noted last week, I often have a low opinion of high technology and its overall impact on our li... Read More
Suicide in the Age of Unprecedented Growth of Those 65 and Older Sep. 20, 2019
As mentioned last week, to generate discussion and stimulate action toward resolving a major heath i... Read More
The Most Reasonable Woman in the World or a Patsy?: Part II Feb. 10, 2018
The Most Reasonable Woman in the World (Rose) told us she was happy with the way things turned out. ... Read More
Just for Fun, Pretend Your Next Breath Is Your Last Jul. 15, 2015
Three summers ago, just days after my 55th birthday, my 4-year-old grandson stood next to me at the ... Read More
Retirement Conundrum: Spend Now or Save for Later? Jun. 24, 2015
Dear Carrie: A friend recently told me that her financial adviser suggests using age 95 as a life e... Read More
March of the Centenarians May. 15, 2015
It's time for us to get ready for the "March of the Centenarians." I am not referring to the latest ... Read More
Flo & Friends
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Flo & Friends
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While You Can, Do! Jun. 02, 2014
Q: My husband has always been my shining knight. A couple of months after he retired, his doctor dis... Read More
Spouses: Know Your Financials! Apr. 21, 2014
Q: Even before we married, my husband and I agreed that he would handle our financial life. Last mon... Read More
Self-Esteem: A Powerful Predictor of Living and Aging Well Apr. 10, 2014
Three sad words in the English language are: "Get Into Shape." With every new resolution, Americans ... Read More
Advice on How to Pick a Good Nursing Home Apr. 03, 2014
As we grow older, we all want to remain independent, live in our homes and be able to do anything an... Read More
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Mar. 31, 2014
Q: Our mother is not in great health. We are planning a surprise family reunion for her on Mother's ... Read More
Anticipating What's Ahead Mar. 17, 2014
Q: We suspect both of my parents will need help soon based on their current health situations. I am ... Read More
