Ron Kauffman, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Opinion

A very fond farewell, not goodbye

I first met then-TDB owner and editor, Jeff Byrd, in 2005 at an event at Harmon Field during one of my first-ever visits to North ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Monday, June 26, 2023 10:57 am

Opinion

How your choice of words can impact your health

Watch your words in your daily personal interactions. According to new research on how language and a positive mindset can improve brain health, our choice ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Monday, June 12, 2023 12:42 pm

Opinion

Driving and dementia don’t mix

Having a car and a valid driver’s license is one definition of independence and provides people with the right to come and go wherever and ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Monday, May 8, 2023 11:35 am

Opinion

Anger and our health

It’s so easy to become upset or angry with everything from rising prices, to traffic jams or rude people we encounter in everyday life. Anger ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

Dealing with chronic pain

As we age, depending on how “hard” we played growing up or the injuries we suffered along the way, our bodies, eventually present us with ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Monday, April 10, 2023 11:14 am

Opinion

What you should know when a loved one needs long-term care

This will no doubt surprise you: Seventy percent of people 65 and older will need some kind of long-term care eventually, and the cost of ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

Hearing loss and your health

As we age, many of us tend to struggle more with hearing when people talk to us. This is especially noticeable in restaurants or places ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

Caregiver Succession: Who takes charge when a caregiver passes?

If you’ve owned your own company or worked for a larger organization, you know that there is a hierarchy from the CEO or president down ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

What you should know about respite care

During our working careers, most of us are offered time off for vacations. While those times may be a paid benefit ranging from a few ... Read more

by Ron Kauffman, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

The final goodbye

The topic of dying and death is not an easy subject to discuss. It’s hard to be the one who must let go of someone ... Read more