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 make the decisions? Are we legally prepared? From an estate planning perspective, a first health scare is often the ideal time to start the conversation and begin planning or become familiar with the planning your parents have already done. If your parents wait until a more serious health event ...
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 of resources that the spouse of a Medicaid applicant (sometimes referred to as the “community spouse”) can keep when the applicant is approved for Medicaid. Most of a married couple’s resources are counted when determining eligibility for Medicaid. There are some exempt resources, such as the ...
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 ...
METRO — Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But personal relationships also can change as people age. As a person ages, interests could change and home base may not be what it once was. People move after retirement, and friends you might once have seen with frequency may no longer be as close by. Children are older, and the friends you made from these early parenthood relationships may change as well. It is important to have a solid group of friends. Psychology Today ...
PHOTOS PROVIDED Covenant Cafe participants had the opportunity to view a quilt and fiber art exhibit at The Station Gallery during its meeting in October. Outside of the field trip to the gallery, the group also heard ghost stories from Lou Bernard to get into the Halloween spirit.
