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Seniors

Let’s open our eyes and take a walk in our brothers’ shoes

NIAGARA, Wis. — It is no exaggeration to say most of us believe that our world is a difficult place right now with so many challenges that are too big for any one person to make a difference. It is discouraging, to say the least, and scary as we wonder when “things will get back to what ...

Learning lessons and experiencing joy on the journey to old age

NIAGARA, Wis. — We all logically know that there is no “cure” for aging. It is a fact of life from which we cannot escape. Yet, many of us try our hardest to ignore this undeniable truth. Some may spend quite a bit of money as they try all of the latest anti-aging techniques, from hair ...

Defending against scammers who target your Social Security benefits

By HILLARY HATCH Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information. The best way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is ...

Hogan, Kranz give presentation to Golden K

KINGSFORD — No matter how many hot sunny days you have, one is never ready for the end of summer. But, as the days start to get shorter and colder at night, one thing is sure, summer is at an end. Golden K members arrived right on time, despite the slower rising sun. Chair Brett Calcari ...

Caregiver program offered

MARQUETTE — Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. The workshop has six weekly sessions via Zoom, each lasting ...

Strong Bodies program starts Sept. 10 in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Florence County Extension, Florence County Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Florence County Health Department will offer the Strong Bodies program in person at the Natural Resource Center, 5628 Forestry Drive in Florence. ...