New family caregivers – heed this advice
Taking on the role of a family caregiver can be confusing and riddled with unfamiliar tasks, assignments and responsibilities. When compiling a checklist, the...
Bringing help, bringing hope
During the statewide week of “Bringing Help, Bringing Hope” that was held April 29 – May 5 across Ohio, the Ohio Association of County...
Barbecue safely this summer
Question: I’m ready to use my grill for the first time this summer for a cookout. Is it OK to use a steel wire...
Beautiful evenings with L.B.
For a couple of weeks now, I have had an evening visitor named L.B., who shows up well after darkness has fallen. At least,...
Village’s Summer Celebration is July 13
MECHANICSBURG - Our Towne Mechanicsburg volunteers are busy finalizing details for this year’s Summer Celebration and fireworks display, scheduled for July 13 (always the...
Health and money are 2 biggest concerns
Health and financial security is a prime concern to seniors. In a survey sponsored by the National Council on Aging, it was found that...
Caregiving costs not just for elderly
Is the U.S. ready for a discussion about paying for caregiving, an increasingly vexing and costly problem for a growing number of Americans?The answer...
What’s wrong with Congress? Lack of order
The other day, someone I’ve known for years offered a pointed bit of criticism. “It’s easy for people like you to make long lists...
Fighting resurgence of meth and cocaine
Here in Ohio, we are finally making progress on stemming the tide of opioid abuse that’s been hitting our communities hard. In fact, from...
Celebrating our national holiday
I am no grill master, but a brat on a bun may show up anyway on my plate come Thursday. And although it has...