ONTARIO – The Area Agency on Aging is pleased to offer a free, falls prevention workshop to the public this month. Steady U: A Matter of Balance workshop is a […]
Gray matters
Part I: Mansfield man with dementia scammed out of $185K
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on senior scams. MANSFIELD — Hailey Kinnamon-Hergatt knew from a young age that if she needed money, she’d have to […]
Open Source: Where are social services for those who don’t qualify for medicaid?
MANSFIELD — Richland Source has begun a new entity, Open Source, where readers ask reporters questions that could lead to story suggestions. This time around, a reader asked: “Where are […]
What do you want to know about physical health for seniors?
As we work on our Gray Matters series, we want to make sure we’re answering your questions about aging and caregiving. We’ve asked for your questions about finances, housing and […]
Open Source: It’s never too late to begin financial, estate planning
Question submitted via Open Source: I would love a checklist of some sort that I could use to gather my information and share with family; so, not only would I […]
Elder law attorney debunks estate planning myths
ONTARIO — There’s an adage that goes, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” When it comes to estate planning, this doesn’t necessarily apply — at least, it doesn’t have […]
Part II: Finding a place to call home
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on senior housing featured in Gray Matters. Dorothy Gale said it best: “There’s no place like home.” What home looks […]
Part I: Are seniors interested in congregate living?
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on senior housing featured in Gray Matters. There’s a saying made popular by the movie “Field of Dreams” that goes, […]
How to know, address an aging loved one’s deteriorating driving skills
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part II of a 2-part series on addressing the issue of seniors with deteriorating driving skills. It’s part of our ongoing series titled Gray Matters. MANSFIELD — […]
When is it time to hang up the car keys?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part I of a 2-part series on addressing the issue of seniors with deteriorating driving skills. It’s part of our ongoing series titled Gray Matters. MANSFIELD […]

