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A ninety minute debate does not define a presidency

NIAGARA, Wis. — I typically stay away from political discussions in this column, as I understand they can be contentious topics. And we are all bombarded with political news reports as well as campaign ads that will only increase as we get closer to November. However, I am going to make an exception this week after watching the first televised presidential debate. To say it was difficult to watch is an understatement; it was downright painful. Of course, commentary on this debate has filled the newscasts ever since. It has even spawned a backlash against President Joe Biden by some ...

As it turns out, the golden years are the happiest years

NIAGARA, Wis. — Mahatma Gandhi defined happiness as being “when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” This state of balance is when we are comfortable in our own skin and can be our authentic selves living completely each day. Using Gandhi’s yardstick as a measure of our own happiness, can you remember a time when you believed you were living completely free to be yourself each and every day? This is the topic we will explore today. I will share findings from two articles that may surprise you. First, let’s review the various stages of our lives as ...

Caring House reps speak at Golden K

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The Golden K once again gathered at the First Presbyterian Church for the Monday meeting. The day was cloudy, humid and warm — three beautiful adjectives to describe a fair summer day in the Upper Peninsula. The seniors were busily catching up on things as Lois Outcelt raised the gavel and brought the group to their feet for the opening ceremonies. After bringing the meeting to order, she laid down her gavel and took position as song leader. Alyce Derwinski had those piano ivories warmed up. As she handed the song list to Lois, the ...

Dementia Caregiving Series starts July 25

MARQUETTE — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be offered via Zoom from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursdays on July 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its effect on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address ...

Paying attention to health will ease the journey to old age

NIAGARA, Wis. — It’s no secret that developing healthy habits throughout life will help the aging process. Certainly we cannot help our genetics, but many problems later in life develop because we did not make healthy choices when we were young. Granted, our younger years were definitely busier with raising a family and earning a living, so finding time to indulge in what we may have perceived to be “time consuming, expensive healthy habits” may not have made our to-do lists. Or we may have had precious time for recreation, and we perceived a healthy activity to be boring. But I ...

Vouchers available for Wisconsin Senior Farmers’ Market Program

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program allows seniors the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from certified farmers. Eligible individuals can receive $45 each in Farmer’s Market Vouchers once per year. The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from participating farmers markets until the end of October. Eligibility — — Florence County resident; — Age 60 or older, or a Native American age 55 or older; — Gross household income less than 185% of the federal poverty level: ...