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Centenarian celebration — We want your story

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It’s that time of year when the Senior Services Advisory Council, the 11-member Trumbull County Commissioner appointees assigned to oversee Senior Levy property tax funds, is planning to celebrate the lives of those Trumbull County residents who are 100 years of age and older. National Centenarian Day is observed annually on Sept. 22. Trumbull County will be celebrating Sept. 18. The council’s first celebration in 2023 was the brainstorming idea of Roberta Cykon who wanted to recognize those who have reached this amazing milestone and to hear their stories. For this day, a ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Heloise asks: How to handle death of a pet?

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DEAR HELOISE: My sweet little dog died two days ago, and I can’t stop crying. I know that in time, I’ll calm down, but I had him for 21 years. He was like a child to me. I found him at a shelter as a baby — skinny, scared and abandoned. He needed me, and I needed him. Any hints on how to deal with this heartache? I thought perhaps one of your readers might have a suggestion. — Corrine M., in Newport, Rhode Island Corrine, having lost a number of pets over the years, I can honestly tell you that it never gets easier. Please take comfort in knowing you took him out of a bad ...

DEAR ANNIE: It’s time for her to break up with in-laws for good

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DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for 30 years. His family has always made me feel like an outsider — rude, dismissive, the works. Ten years ago, I finally stepped back from them. We reconnected briefly five years ago when his father passed, mostly with his mother, but this year they’ve slid right back into their old habits. It’s to the point where it’s affecting my health: I’ve developed real anxiety, even depression, over it. I’ve decided to cut them off again, for good this time. I’ve given them more chances than they deserved. What I don’t know is ...

Volunteering has benefits for seniors’ mental health

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Seniors are vulnerable to mental health issues. The World Health Organization says around one in five older adults experience psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety and dementia-related mood changes. While various therapies can help, seniors may discover volunteerism can be a ...

3 BIG questions you should ask your aging parents

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One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it’s important to make time for ...