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Opinion

What to expect as we age

To the best of my knowledge, all of us age, one day at a time. It’s also true that some of us age better than ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Monday, January 9, 2023 12:49 pm

Opinion

Another Christmas, another New Year

Is it just me, or does it seem to you that the older we get, the faster time seems to fly by us? Wasn’t it ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:32 pm

Opinion

Talking to a loved one with dementia

Anyone who has been a care provider for a loved one suffering from memory loss caused by a form of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:00 am

Opinion

Are handwritten wills valid?

In previous articles, I’ve written about the importance of having a will, which basically says tells survivors exactly what the person wants to be done ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

Alopecia causes and treatment

A friend of mine recently asked me what I know about alopecia and asked if I’d mind doing some research and writing an article about ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Monday, November 7, 2022 12:36 pm

Opinion

Common symptoms of clinical depression

From time to time, all of us experience feelings of sadness, but that is usually short-lived and unlike depression, does not last more than 2weeks. ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:42 am

Opinion

Medications for memory loss

It is typical for people to have mild memory lapses over time. This is age-related and should not cause concern. However, people with memory loss ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 10:25 am

Opinion

What is COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the term for a group of lung conditions that prevent the lungs from working efficiently, are progressive and often ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:00 am

Columnists

What causes appetite loss in dementia patients?

Dementia is a term that describes a loss of cognitive abilities, which can include thinking, memory, speech, reasoning, and other processes. Dementia patients may also ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:48 pm

Opinion

Is left arm pain always a symptom of a heart attack?

For decades we’ve been told that if a person is experiencing pain in their left arm, they should not disregard it, especially if that pain ... Read more