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COLUMN: Are you up or down in your ride on the mood swing roller coaster?

Roller-coasters can be scary.

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COLUMN: Record family stories to make memories last more than a lifetime

We lost a member of our family two weeks ago. He was not even technically related to us, but he was a big part of our lives. My daughter called him PawpPaw. His death was sudden and unexpected.
He was a storyteller. We often heard the same stories over and over again. Within 48 hours of his death, though, we were debating the details of one of his stories. No one had ever written any of his stories down.

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COLUMN: 'First to fight for right and freedom'

The above is the fifth line of the first verse of what is known as The Marine Corps Hymn. I was a proud member of the Marine Corps from 1957-1963.
The United States of America and its military have always responded to defend and assist other nations who reportedly desired freedom as we know it to be, and have made the most profound impact in the many wars that have been fought.

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PHOTOS: Spencer County Homemakers come together

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COLUMN: Boundaries, Part 1: Children need healthy limits

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SAVVY SENIOR: Seniors need to be Savvy about doctors’ appointments

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you write a column educating patients on how to prepare for doctors’ appointments? I manage a number of small health clinics, and have found that patients – especially seniors – that come prepared when they visit our doctors are much more satisfied with the care they receive. Thanks for your help.

Patient Educator

Dear Educator,

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SAVVY SENIOR: Get savvy on what government assistance is available for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,
What resources can you recommend for locating government assistance programs for seniors? My husband and I have been helping support his mother for the past three years and we can’t afford to do it any longer.
Tapped Out

Dear Tapped,
Locating government benefits and financial assistance programs for seniors is actually pretty easy to do thanks to two key resources created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). Here’s where you can turn to for help.

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COLUMN: Forgiveness is key in releasing grudges

Webster’s dictionary describes a grudge as “a feeling of deep resentment or ill-will.”
Have you ever had a grudge against someone? (Or maybe you’re still holding on to one or more.) One author states that it often seems easier to get rid of a person, or an animal, than a grudge.

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SAVVY SENIOR: Knowing the signs of a stroke can be a matter of life and death

Dear Savvy Senior,
How can a person know if they’ve had a stroke? My 70-year-old husband had a spell a few weeks ago where he suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble talking and walking because his left side went numb, but it went away after a few minutes and he feels fine now.
Seem Fine

Dear Seems,
It’s very possible that your husband may have had a “mini-stroke” also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and if he hasn’t already done so, he needs to see a doctor pronto.

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Unattainable expectations can ruin a relationship

If you’re thinking, “My partner doesn’t measure up.” I ask, “Measure up to what?”
What are the criteria you have used to determine that he/she is seen as sub-par? And are you considering whether this relationship is living up to what you expected when it began?

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