Senior Outlook

Area pools ready for plunge; Schifferdecker opening still to be announced

Though this week’s mild temperatures may not signal swim season, most area pools are ready anyway. And, the mercury should rise a little this weekend to help those anxious to dive in. Highs will be in the low 80s today and Sunday. There is a chance for isolated thunderstorms on Monday, but the thermometer should hit 82 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Senior Outlook

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.
February 3, 2010
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.
February 3, 2010
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.
February 3, 2010
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.
February 3, 2010
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.
February 3, 2010
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?
February 3, 2010
Senior Center volunteer: Darold Cannon Joplin resident Darold Cannon is a familiar face at the Joplin Senior Center.

In fact, he’s been a familiar face at the facility for thirty years. Everyone who frequents the center knows who he is . . .
February 3, 2010
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.”
January 13, 2010
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.
January 13, 2010
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.
January 13, 2010
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