Opinion
Should your aging parents still be driving?
Going home for the holidays has layers of significance for adult children, particularly those who live out of town. It remains a time of togetherness ...
Being sick as a kid
I recently happened across one of those “Who Remembers?” websites that feature relics from yesteryear: barber poles, paper dolls, typewrit...
Study costs and coverage when choosing insurance
It’s open enrollment time for medical insurance, and for people having to shop in the individual insurance market; the choices are as confusing ...
Carbon monoxide: Danger that may be in your home
It was a hectic day in the emergency department when I walked into a room and found five family members being checked in. Typically, when numerous fam...
Rejoice and give thanks!
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of columns.The holidays usually bring times of thanksgiving for so many of the gifts offered to us. At th...
Should you consider a lung cancer screening?
If you have already quit smoking, congratulations! You have taken one of the most important steps you can to protect your health. Whether you have qui...
Very special lessons
For several days now, a bunch of seemingly unrelated thoughts have been tumbling through my mind. They are of the past and the present, occurring here...
Helping seniors find happiness during holidays
The holiday season is here, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year, especially now that we get to see it through the eyes of our three gr...
Holiday indulgence in moderation?
Question: Do you have any tips on how I can indulge in all the holiday food festivities without overdoing it? You aren’t the only one wondering ...
Choosing Medicare drug coverage can be tricky
Karen R., a 70-year-old Medicare beneficiary living in a mid-size town in Indiana, contacted me recently about her Part D drug coverage. She and her h...
