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Summer Bummer––Middle Age Musings
Dear Dr. Stanwix, Another summer is upon us and another season of problems for my wife and myself. My wife is a teacher and she has the summers off. In fact, she has just finished […]
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Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension
What is Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension? The Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Pension provides benefits that reduce the cost of care for veterans and surviving spouses who require assisted living. The Aid and Attendance […]
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Mindful Meditation: The Art of Adult Coloring Books
By Kay B. Wills Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we age, we set aside our crayons and colored pencils in favor of more respectable utensils such as pens […]
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How to Avoid Being Defrauded
By Joan Weems, RN A few days ago my husband answered the phone. I was trying to listen, but I couldn’t make much out of the conversation, until all of a sudden he asked me […]
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CASA: Advocating for the Child
By Melanie Hess How come the TV is still on? Is it really 3 a.m.? Why does Mom always leave for so long? Why does the baby keep crying? Where is the food? School will […]
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Feeling Fabulous with Thinning Hair
By Naakai Addy Hair is more than a mess of strands on top of your head; it’s the ultimate accessory. It may have taken you years to figure out the best way to style your […]
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DART Hosts 22nd Annual Health Fair for Senior Citizens May 5th
By Linda Webb-Mañon Senior citizens can take advantage of free health screenings, socialize with friends, and meet new ones at the 22nd Annual Older Americans Information and Health Fair. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is […]
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Communication That Works!
By Georgia Smith, MA Have you stopped to consider how important the gift of communication is in our world? Think about it! The idea, that without it, we would live in constant chaos. Think of […]
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Advice from Dr. Stanwix: Late 50s Low Libido
Middle Age Musings Dear Dr. Stanwix, My husband and I have not made love in over a year. We are both in our late 50s and both seem to be simply not interested in sex […]
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The Pros and Cons of Drinking Red Wine
By Julie Alvira, MD, MBA There is a difference between men and women on the subject of moderate drinking. Dietary Guidelines for Americans explains that moderate alcohol consumption for healthy adults is defined as one […]