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By being aware and observant, open and visionary and adhering to his principles and values, 85-year-old Dick Klingensmith of Wilmington, Ohio, made crucial decisions and choices that changed his life direction numerous times. |
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| Trouble sitting still |
Wanda Hyden can remember how good her mother's chicken and dumplings tasted during the Great Depression. She remembers how her first husband was stationed at Pearl Harbor when a Japanese attack shocked the nation. And she remembers being forced to return to work when her family lost their only source of income.
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| It's that time of year |
t may be January, but April 15 will be here before you know it and your federal and state taxes will be due. For many of us, it can be confusing and overwhelming to prepare our tax returns. Odds are you have questions.
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| Power wheelchair may be available to seniors, others at little or no cost |
| Medicare's regulations now make it easier for seniors and others with debilitating conditions such as arthritis, stroke, heart and breathing problems, or diabetes, to obtain a power wheelchair at little or no cost. |
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| Many older Ohioans still not ready for digital television transition |
COLUMBUS - In just over a month, many Ohioans - a disproportionate number of whom are older - may find themselves cut off from a vital source of news, information and entertainment. At midnight on Feb. 17, all full-power broadcast TV stations are required to switch exclusively to a digital broadcast signal.
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| Keep your numbers in check for heart health
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Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women. A shocking 38 million women are living with heart disease in the US today. Do you know your risk of developing heart disease? |
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| Job loss requires couples to get on same financial page |
When both of you were bringing home a paycheck, it didn't seem so hard to agree on where the money should go. There was usually a little wiggle room with your finances - and room for compromise on priorities - even if there wasn't a lot left over in the end.
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| Lives could be saved with better understanding of cancer |
| (SPM Wire) Many people hold mistaken beliefs about what causes cancer, tending to inflate the threat from environmental factors that have relatively little impact while minimizing the hazards of personal behaviors well established as cancer risk factors. |
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| Move from dieting to a healthier way of life |
According to the New York Times, nearly two-thirds of the United States population is overweight and of that number, a third are obese. These numbers are growing, even though millions of Americans are dieting at any given time, spending more than $33 million each year on weight loss products such as diet foods and drinks, according to the Institute of Medicine.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 |
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| Help your parents stay on track financially |
In many families, personal financial details aren't always shared freely, especially between generations. But if you're not familiar with your parents' financial situation, you may be doing them - and yourself - a disservice.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 |
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| Getting ready for spring: Tips for aging gardeners |
There's no doubt that gardening is one of America's favorite outdoor activities, but for older gardeners who suffer from arthritis, back problems or other physical limitations, gardening can become painful, difficult and downright frustrating.
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| Be sure home is mold, mildew free |
(SPM Wire) Household mold and mildew can be more than unsightly - it can negatively impact your health.
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| Make sure you talk about your prescriptions |
| Older adults make up nearly 13 percent of the population, but they buy 33 percent of all prescription drugs and 40 percent of all over-the-counter medicines, according to the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities. Studies also show that most older Americans live with at least one chronic condition, take multiple medications, consult several healthcare providers and use more than one pharmacy. |
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| After 40 years, Crawford says goodbye beauty salon and hello retirement |
She spent 40 years as a hairdresser, but on Jan. 2, Highland County resident Connie Crawford said goodbye to her booth at Details Salon and Day Spa and said hello to retirement.
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| Faris enjoyed many rewards of teaching |
Influenced by her three aunts, Frances Faris began her teaching career more than 40 years ago. Retiring in the late 1990s, she taught second grade in the Hillsboro City Schools.
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