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What should you do when your spouse dies?

When your spouse passes away, the loss and change in your life is enough to deal with, but we know there are other items that you must address. The items concerning your estate planning can wait for a bit in most cases. Here is a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Do I have to ...

Activities for seniors with limited mobility

METRO — Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic highlights physical activity among its nine ways to prevent disease in an effort to live a long and rewarding life. Children, adolescents, young adults, and even men and women in middle age may not face too many physical hurdles when they try to exercise, but seniors are not always so lucky. Aging men and women with mobility issues may wonder if they can reap the rewards of physical activity, and thankfully there are many ways to exercise even if ...

Fishers of Men entertains Covenant Cafe

PHOTOS PROVIDED The band Fishers of Men, comprised of Phil Reeder, Dawn Jeffries and Kim Barner, are pictured while entertaining the crowd at Covenant Cafe on April 1. As always, Pam Blesh was also on hand with her therapy dog, Foxy Lady.

Independent Home Health opens in Bellefonte

BELLEFONTE — Independent Home Health, a growing provider of in-home care services across Pennsylvania, has opened a new office in Bellefonte, marking a major step in its mission to bring comprehensive home health services to seniors in rural communities too often overlooked by the ...

The Mother’s Day gift of estate planning

For those of you thinking ahead, Mother’s Day is the 11th of May, 2025. Most of us send our mother flowers, good wishes and perhaps treat her to a nice meal. A more unique gift would be to help get her estate planning in order. There are many practical estate planning documents to consider. For mothers of all ages, Powers of Attorney can help at a time of crisis. Who will make decisions for your mom when she is unable? A Power of Attorney names an agent to make financial and healthcare decisions. These documents are particularly valuable if one or more of the children will be taking ...

Covenant Cafe celebrates Mardi Gras with colorful party

PHOTOS PROVIDED Participants in Covenant Cafe for March enjoyed a fun Mardi Gras celebration recently. The group got to put on colorful, sparkling and unique masks while taking part in a variety of activities. This included the traditional King Cake — with one participant finding the ...