(Editor’s Note: The Express is sharing this submission from a local reader and the memories of her father.) By DEBBIE CONFER Special to The Express As I look on the floor in front of that old porch swing, I reflect on the footprints worn into the carpet. Those worn through prints with ...
Online estate planning services have become part of our culture. Scores of estate planning websites populate the internet. They promote the benefits of online document drafting such as the low cost and the ease of preparation. Are these online services right for you? As an estate planner, I ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Members of Covenant Cafe had the chance to enjoy a winter craft during its most recent meeting. The group, which meets in Covenant United Methodist Church, made a winter-themed creation using pine cones and other items during the session. They also heard a presentation from ...
A first health scare — a sudden hospitalization, fall, unexpected diagnosis or emergency room visit — often changes how families see the future. Even if your parent recovers quickly, the experience can raise new and uncomfortable questions for you. What if this happens again? Who would ...
As 2026 begins, there are new guidelines issued for the Medicaid program that affect care for older adults in nursing homes or at home. There are several important Medicaid figures that changed as of Jan. 1, 2026. The first is the Spousal Resource Allowance. This figure represents the amount ...
TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp Japanese. My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything ...