By writing humorous columns and articles about aging, I encourage oldsters (including myself) to laugh and poke fun at the changes that accompany our birthdays. However, ageism is not funny. […]
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Area Agency on Aging celebrates Spring Spectacular
MANSFIELD — On a typical Tuesday afternoon, the Renaissance Theatre is rather quiet. But on May 14, more than 400 vivacious seniors gathered at the Mansfield theater for the Ohio District […]
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More older Americans remaining in the workforce — or trying to return
MANSFIELD — Some do it because they want to stay busy. Some do it because of current economic hardship or future financial uncertainty. There is also a group who simply […]
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Senior Spring Spectacular set for May 14 at the Renaissance Theatre
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host its annual Senior Spring Spectacular on May 14 at noon at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. This […]
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Former champion wrestler now battles on behalf of seniors, families
MANSFIELD — Anthony Coleman spent most of his life on wrestling mats, battling for individual victory. Two years ago, the North Ridgeville resident began battling on behalf of seniors and […]
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Kinship Care a lifesaver for grandparents, families in the program
MANSFIELD — Christie Core’s life changed just 11 days after the birth of her fourth grandchild. “She tested dirty,” Core said. “They did the little cotton ball in the diaper […]
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Seniors’ technology has come a long way since ‘I’ve fallen and can’t get up’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 of a 2-part series in this installment of our Gray Matters Solutions Journalism project. Part 1 was published on Monday. MANSFIELD — The elderly woman, […]
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Today’s senior citizens face growing challenges living at home
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a 2-part series in this installment of our Gray Matters Solutions Journalism project. Part 2 will be published on Tuesday. No one grows […]
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The Gray Q & A – S1, E5 — Connection through the ages
MANSFIELD – On this episode of The Gray Q & A, Mansfield resident Ruthie Good, 71, and her mother, Mary Miarer, 93, discuss how their relationship has changed– and how […]
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The Gray Q & A – S1, E4 — ‘Winging it on a day-to-day basis’
In this episode of The Gray Q & A, Judy Fisher and her father, Larry Greer, talk candidly about the difficulty of having a loved one who suffers from Lewy […]