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WOMEN’S DAY SERVICE: First Baptist Church, 2640 Canal St., Newton Falls, will have a special Women’s Day service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The women of the church will be leading the service. Guest speaker is Brenda Jarvis, who has served as a missionary to Mexico City, is an author and, along with her husband, Charles Jarvis, is part of the singing duo, “The Golden Street Singers.” CHURCH DEDICATION: Warren First Assembly of God Church on Parkman Road will host a dedication of the renovated worship center at 10 a.m. Sunday. The church had a major interior renovation done in the ...

When your money buys nothing: deceptive websites

Scammers are criminals who will say and do anything to separate you from your money. A growing category of scams, many skirting the edges of legality, are cleverly named “expert advice” websites luring customers into endless credit-card payments for what amounts to nothing in return. In ...

Tips to manage life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people across the globe. The organization Alzheimer’s Disease International reports that more than 55 million people worldwide were living with dementia in 2020. ADI also estimates that dementia cases are expected to reach 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s disease affects those diagnosed with the disease and also their families. Family members often assume a caregiving role when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Such a diagnosis is life-changing for both patients ...

Loneliness, social isolation affecting seniors, too

At a recent loneliness and social isolation committee meeting conducted by the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board staff, the issue of artificial intelligence with social isolation was discussed. As we found out, loneliness issues are not just affecting the young, but senior citizens as well. An article we reviewed of the 2026 trends report highlighted the realm of science fiction, and human-AI relationships are becoming normal aspects of daily life. While generative AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini have become common tools for many users, a new wave ...

Dear Annie: Trapped by change from co-worker to confidante

DEAR ANNIE: I work in a small office where everyone is friendly, but one co-worker has taken “friendly” to a new level. Over the past year, she’s begun confiding in me about deeply personal issues: her marriage troubles, financial stress, arguments she’s had the night before. At first, I listened out of kindness. But it’s becoming a daily occurrence. These conversations can last an hour or more, and it’s starting to interfere with my work. I’ve fallen behind more than once because I didn’t know how to politely end things. What makes this tricky is that she outranks ...

Hints from Heloise: Keep wig in pristine condition

DEAR HELOISE: For those who wear wigs, I always wear a thin cotton headband under the elastic perimeter of the wig. It absorbs most of the oil and perspiration, especially in warm weather. I rarely have to wash the wig, and when I do, I just wash the edges to avoid soaking the entire wig. In my opinion, they never look quite the same after a major washing. I also have multiple wigs that I rotate, which minimizes the need for washing! I read your column in the Arizona Daily Star. — Wigged Out, in Arizona DEAR HELOISE: Regarding the reader who wrote in regarding how nonsensical ...