by Kevin Banet | Jul 13, 2021 | Home Care
How do you find ‘round the clock home care for an aging relative without breaking the bank? A man – I’ll call him George – was looking after his aunt. Even in her 90s, she was very active – even a bit aggressive at times – and seemed ill-fitted to live in a...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 3, 2021 | History
This weekend we will be reminded – in rather vague references unfortunately – of the various freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States. Let’s be specific about an often-neglected one. Don’t hold your breath – you won’t hear too much...
by Kevin Banet | May 31, 2021 | Senior stories
I met him next to the banana display at Walmart. He had driven his motorized wheelchair to the produce department, his veteran’s hat clearly visible. “Where is Pine Island?” I asked, looking at his clean-looking cap, which bore the words...
by Kevin Banet | Apr 22, 2021 | Senior services, Senior stories
Are you one of those people who worries about space junk? There is another problem of unwanted stuff, and it’s not up in space. It’s the pushed-aside and forgotten detritus of our lives in our basements, garages and empty bedrooms. This is where you will find outdated...
by Kevin Banet | Apr 22, 2021 | Senior services, Senior stories
Imagine a woman in her late 70’s who dons a sweater, another wrap and then a shawl. “Mom, you can’t wear all that – it’s 80 degrees outside!” her daughter complains as she steps into the room. “I can do this myself,” the mother protests sternly. “No you can’t....
