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Do Your Folks Have an Advance Health Care Directive? Do You? Oct. 10, 2018
Dear Carrie: I'm trying to help my parents, who are in their late 60s, with estate planning. They're... Read More
Dementia Wracks Finances as well as Minds. Federal Programs Leave Gaping Holes. Oct. 08, 2018
In the frayed, porous net that is America's health care system, dementia sufferers are especially su... Read More
Home Improvement Oct. 08, 2018
Q: In an attempt to modify my home for my needs, I've been thinking about installing some handrails ... Read More
Cranberries for Health Oct. 05, 2018
We've all learned a few things about nutrition from our moms and grandmas: Eat your fruits and veggi... Read More
It's Open Enrollment: Are You Making the Most of Your Employee Benefits? Oct. 03, 2018
Dear Readers: It's open enrollment time, and I have a question for you: Are you taking full advantag... Read More
A Gourd Old Time Oct. 01, 2018
Q: My family and I have always loved Halloween, but my husband turned to me yesterday and told me he... Read More
Buyers Should Think of Future Sep. 30, 2018
Dear Ms. Lank: We have read your column for several years while we are renting, and now we are ready... Read More
The Plant Paradox Sep. 28, 2018
Last year, when I watched Dr. Steven Gundry on "The Dr. Oz Show," I was intrigued by the idea of eli... Read More
Implant Care Sep. 24, 2018
Q: My father has lost almost all of his teeth — but luckily for him, he got dental implants to... Read More
The Push and Pull of What's Sep. 21, 2018
Turmeric, as most folks may know, is a yellow root of ancient origin. Derived from a plant similar t... Read More
Secrets of Longevity Sep. 21, 2018
Few things in life give me as much pleasure as finding a well-written, worthwhile book that should h... Read More
Too Many Pills Sep. 17, 2018
Q: This week, I found out that I had a skin infection and went to the doctor. He prescribed me an an... Read More
Stylish Senior Fashionistas Sep. 14, 2018
If you're a female baby boomer who refuses to dress your age or wear age-appropriate clothes, then w... Read More
How Can I Avoid Scams that Target the Elderly? Sep. 12, 2018
Dear Carrie: I'm 72, and I've been hearing a lot lately about scams targeting the elderly. I feel li... Read More
Changing Health Trends Sep. 10, 2018
Q: I've been hearing for years that red wine is good for your heart, but my daughter has been gettin... Read More
Discovery! You Tip Your Balance to Find Your Balance Sep. 04, 2018
I was out hiking with some pals, when the woman just ahead of me stepped onto uneven ground and stum... Read More
Rekindling the Spark Jul. 23, 2018
Q: As of this year, my husband and I have been together for 30 years. When we married, we were enthu... Read More
Volunteer to Help Others and Yourself Jul. 20, 2018
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth," said Muhammad Ali. When we find... Read More
