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Dear Savvy Senior,
My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth it, and if so, which one do you recommend?
--Inquiring Daughter
Dear Inquiring,
It’s completely...
I find recipes in the most unusual places. This group is not from a cookbook at all, they were printed on the reverse sides of a one-page-a-week calendar. It was a freebie from a local bank and is very handy with hints of various types plus information on several subjects. Kitchen hacks and recipes...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
That sign should be “10 items or fewer” instead of “10 items or less.”
Are you obsessed with grammar?
No, I couldn’t care fewer.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It’s a harsh...
Dear Savvy Senior,
After my mom passed away, we discovered a few small accounts and an old insurance policy we didn’t know she still had. It made me wonder how often families uncover forgotten or unclaimed money like this after a parent dies. Is it common, and where should I start looking?
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My love of vintage recipe books is almost lifelong. I began collecting cookbooks at age 15 (back in the dark ages) because of a gift from my mother. I grew up in the restaurant business so I was surrounded by food 24/7. I have noticed, however, that many old church or community-style cookbooks don’...
The Iowa Newspaper Association is presenting a monthly feature in Iowa’s newspapers, inviting political leaders of each party to offer perspec- tives on different subjects. This month’s topic: “Property Taxes & Funding Local Services - What principles should guide property tax policy in Iowa,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I bought an encyclopedia.
A set of encyclopedias?
No, I bought one volume at a garage sale. Let me know if you need to know anything from rabbits to the Ryukyu Islands.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech savvy. How does Medicare cover these kinds of appointments?
--Trying to Keep Up
Dear Trying,
You’re certainly not alone. Many older adults are running...
While Americans celebrated their nation’s founding on July 4, Canadians have held their own celebration at the start of July.
Canadians celebrate the creation of Canada each year on July 1. Canada Day commemorates the union of the territories of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into the...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Weasel thinks he’s royalty.
What gave him that idea?
He ate at a Burger King, drank a Royal Crown Cola, went on a Princess Cruise, bought Duke’s Mayonnaise, and ate at a Dairy Queen in just two weeks.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor...