Finding good financial advice can be stressful — and expensive. That’s one reason why chatbots have become an increasingly popular and free alternative. But using artificial intelligence to answer your pressing money questions also carries hidden dangers. I’m a finance professor who ...
DAY OUT: On Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all are welcome to join the Saving Our Seniors of Mahoning Valley group at a free health and wellness event. Saving Our Seniors is a collaborative group of organizations with the common purpose of assisting older adults as they age. Join the group and visit over 90 vendor tables full of information on all options for aging your way. Free health screenings will be available. Refreshments and giveaway items provided. Individuals who attend will be eligible for a free basket raffle. The event will also host The Senior Showcase. Senior Showcase ...
Metro Creative The adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may be true, but for seniors, enjoying that apple at a hotel or on a cruise may be even more healthy than having it at home. Travel can be an important component of healthy aging. Travel provides many benefits across ...
DEAR ANNIE: My mom and I have always had a weird relationship. Throughout my childhood, I always considered us close, even when she moved hours away to the other side of the state when I was in middle school. We would talk regularly, and I would go see her for summer and winter breaks. When I graduated high school, I happily made the move to live with her. Throughout the years of living with her, I started to see her true colors coming out. I learned my mom is a habitual liar, is manipulative, has cheated on everyone she’s been with and gaslights when she has been caught in a lie or ...
DEAR HELOISE: I retired and found that I didn’t like it. I enjoy working, and the extra income is nice. I took up painting, which I love and now make a living from. I encourage retired people to do something that they enjoy, rather than doing nothing. A friend of mine does plumbing for people who can’t afford to hire a plumber. Word of mouth and low fees have kept him very busy. Another friend refinishes antiques and sells them at a flea market. He loves restoring items that would have otherwise gone into the trash. If you’re retired, keep yourself moving and find something ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ll be 70 in August, and in 2012, I had prostate cancer. My prostate was removed. My PSA level was low but rose fast, so I guess it was an aggressive form of cancer. After the removal, they still found evidence of cancer, and I underwent 35 radiation treatments that were also completed in 2012. Afterward, I had two Lupron shots to keep my testosterone low. I guess it’s been very low ever since. Beginning in 2017, I have been on GLP-1 agents for diabetes, and I’m now on Mounjaro. These meds have been great; I’ve lost 50 pounds, and all my numbers are perfect. ...
