Opinions
Before you finish reading this, 20 people in the United States will be abused by an intimate partner. That is how prevalent domestic violence is in our country. It’s an epidemic, and it’s happening here in Iowa.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. My office is using this time to make...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back and knees which limits my mobility making it more difficult to get in and out of the car and look over my shoulder to backup.
Almost 80
Dear Almost,
To...
Now that fall has fallen and the weather is much cooler (at least this week!) we won’t be spending as much time outdoors. So…what better place to spend your indoor time than at the Northwood Senior Center. Our beautifully remodeled and redecorated space is waiting for all area men and women over...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My doctor told me I should sleep and eat at the same time each day.
That sounds like good advice.
I tried it, but I can’t sleep and eat at the same time.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts...
This week’s publishing days happen to fall on two national days of celebration that are very or very nearly close to my heart.
This Thursday, September 29, is National Chris Day. Of course, as a Kris and not a Chris, I have to accept that most of those with the similar sounding name just have to...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend any good online hearing tests? My husband has hearing loss, but I can’t get him to go in and get his hearing checked, so I thought a simple online test could help him recognize he has a problem. What can you tell me?
Loud Talking Linda
Dear Linda,
There’s...
Better Homes and Garden’s cookbooks and magazines, published by the Meredith Corp. in Des Moines, have long been “go to” sources for tested and verified kitchen recipes, tips and tricks to make the readers better cooks. America’s Best-Loved Community Cookbook Recipes: Family Dinners (1995) is no...
Dear Residents of Northwood
For many years I worked as a clinical social worker to help children and families heal from traumatic circumstances. I loved helping those kids and families. I continue to worry about how children are growing up in our very turbulent times.
I am very concerned about...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
What are you watching?
It’s a series about a man who decides to never clip his toenails again.
Thank goodness for reality TV.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I traveled to...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I just turned 65 and would like to learn more about the stronger flu shots I see advertised for older adults. What can you tell me about them and how are they covered by Medicare?
Senior Novice
Dear Novice,
There are actually three different types of senior-specific flu shots...