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THE GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host “The Gift of the Garden” with Lynn Zocolo at 11 a.m. Monday. Zocolo, Ford Nature Center educator at Fellows Riverside Gardens, will give insights and deeper appreciation for the gardens and how much they have to offer. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that takes place on the second Monday of each month. Reservations are not required. For more information, call Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at ...

Skin cancer prevention for seniors

Wisdom and age frequently go hand in hand. But when it comes to knowledge of the latest medical advancements, some older adults may not be up-to-date. Medical recommendations evolve over time. After all, it wasn’t too long ago people were told to avoid foods containing high amounts of ...

Dear Annie: Neighbor’s bright light leads to sleepless nights

DEAR ANNIE: My neighbor “Rod” installed a motion-activated floodlight that shines directly into our bedroom window every time our dog (or another animal) moves in the yard — which is often. It goes off all night long. I mentioned it once, and he said, “It’s for security,” and suggested we “get better curtains.” We already have blackout shades, but the light still leaks in around the edges. I don’t want to start a neighborhood feud, but I also haven’t slept properly in weeks. How do I get him to listen? — Blinded at Bedtime DEAR BLINDED AT BEDTIME: Ask ...

Hints from Heloise: Donating newspapers and bags

DEAR HELOISE: As a follow-up to the hint about using newspaper bags for doggie cleanup bags, I, too, use them for this purpose. However, I also donate all of my used newspapers and the majority of the bags to my local animal shelter. But do call the shelter first and ask if they take them. — Rita G., via email DEAR HELOISE: Store parking lots can sometimes be a very tough place to find your car. It would be a lot easier if stores would mark their rows or aisles with letters or numbers such as 1, 2, 3, 4 or A, B, C, D. I think most people could/would more easily remember a number ...

To Your Good Health: Sore nipple could be from phone placement

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old man. I keep my cellphone in my left shirt pocket every day. Recently, my left nipple has become very sore. I asked my general physician about it, and he wasn’t concerned. I’m concerned that the electromagnetic field from the phone may be an issue. Is there any research on this, and should I have this checked more carefully? — T.W. ANSWER: Your physician was correct. Cellphones cannot produce frequencies with enough energy to damage tissues. It’s much more likely that the mechanical rubbing of the phone on your chest is causing the ...

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