The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

Jerod Pheonix: Dance presents a life-changing moment
Every once in a while fate places us in the path of a life changing moment. These moments can come in the form of something as large as a historical event or as small as a butterfly that lands on the tip of a child’s nose. My most recent life changing moment came in the form of a dance.
Allison riddle: Make Valentine's Day a fun family affair
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a holiday reserved for sweethearts, involving heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, candy, balloons, flowers and romance. But your sweetie can be anyone you love, including your kids, grandkids and other family members.
Are you ready for April 15?
If you plan on taking advantage of the Missouri Property Tax Credit for 2009, be aware that the guidelines have changed from past years. Even if you may have qualified in the past, you may not meet the criteria this year, so it’s important to understand the new guidelines.
Missouri tax forms available via fax or Web site
Electronic filing of income-tax returns continues to increase since it is fast, convenient, secure, more accurate, and allows for direct deposit of any refunds.
In previous years, the Missouri Department of Revenue supplied libraries, tax preparers and other entities with paper individual tax forms as a convenience to their customers. However, with the increased popularity in electronic filing, these paper returns will not be provided this year.
Property tax credit application assistance at several locations
The following locations provide tax credit application assistance.
Carolyn Trout: Emergency room debate draws blood
In our household, we have developed something of a familiarity with the emergency room.
There were my two broken arms and the time I skewered my bare foot on a toothpick that had lodged in the carpet pointy end up.
Dr. Debra Buckler: Glaucoma develops slowly, often goes unnoticed
Glaucoma, a common condition that threatens vision, affects many Americans. It essentially involves a buildup of pressure inside of the eyeball. This leads to pressure on the main, or optic, nerve in the back of the eye, which impairs vision.
Melinda Gronda: Taking time to care for yourself is important
What exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person who is in need of help with basic daily tasks.
Jennifer Foraker: Celebrate love without spending a fortune
Let’s see a show of hands. How many people out there are rolling their eyes and groaning at the thought of all the money they feel like they have to spend on Valentine’s Day?
Carolyn Trout: Love through thick, thin and opera
Even my promise that she would die at the end didn’t persuade him. It obviously wouldn’t happen soon enough.
I haven’t given up all hope. In a month or so, I will cajole him into going over to the Hollywood 14 for the Metropolitan Opera’s HD broadcast of “Carmen.”
Melissa Gronda: Go beyond making a resolution
As I take on my new role as interim family caregiver coordinator, I am excited and looking forward to a wonderful new year.
Of course, at the start of every New Year most of us try to make life changing resolutions.
Carolyn Mclaren: Assistance available for property tax credit
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. It is one of my very favorite times of the year. My children come from Dallas, our mother comes from Chanute, we see all our family and friends and in the process eat way too much, but it is all so good.
Allison Riddle: No New Year's resolution yet? Don't worry!
It’s that special time of year when everyone talks about their New Year’s resolutions. What’ll it be this time? Lose weight? Save money? Spend more time with family? Quit smoking? Exercise more?
Stephanie Denham: Preparedness the key to weathering winter
The new year is here. Can you believe it’s already 2010? Just a few short years ago, the big news was the year 2000, the year of the millennium, with Y2K and everything that “could” have happened.
Dr. Henry Petry: Doctor, how do I keep out of a nursing home?
Today’s nursing homes, now called long-term care facilities, have come a long way in the past 40 years.
Even with new advancements in long-term care, I know scarcely anyone eager to live in one of these facilities.
Missouri Rx Program Details
Medicare Part D enrollment may be over, but it’s never too late to see if you qualify for assistance through the Missouri Rx program.
Gronda promoted to new position at Area Agency on Aging
Melissa “Missy” Gronda was recently promoted to the position of interim family caregiver coordinator after serving as the family caregiver assistant since September.
Rural reading program
The Area Agency on Aging is starting a new program this month that will give many residents of rural areas something they normally wouldn’t have access to.
Debra Buckler: Aging Watch
Hospice, a concept that originated in the Middle Ages to set up places of rest for pilgrims and travelers, has since developed into a philosophy of medical care that focuses on physical and psychological support and comfort for people who are dying. Now a formally recognized plan of care, hospice maximizes support to the patient with terminal illness and the patient’s family and caregivers when death is anticipated within six months or so.

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