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GATEWAY TO PRESENCE: The Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Liberty, will have a Gateway to Presence workshop 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22. The event will be facilitated by Gabrielle Smith, founder of the Solas Healing Arts. The event is designed to help participants slow down, reconnect with themselves and rediscover the joy of creating without judgment. The workshop is open to adults of all skill levels seeking a meaningful opportunity to reduce stress, cultivate creativity, and connect more deeply with themselves and others. All painting materials will be ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Benefits, risks of multiple statins

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a preemployment physical for my current position as a firefighter/EMT back in January. I had another preemployment physical for a new position with the fire department last month, and both physicians suggested a statin based on my high cholesterol. Both tests had similar results; my cholesterol was 272 mg/dL, my HDL was 52 mg/dL, and my LDL was 199 mg/dL. My other blood tests and electrocardiogram were fine. I figured that I should probably try to get on a statin and manage the situation. I had a telehealth visit with a physician’s assistant who put me on 40 mg ...

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 ...