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Kupuna Transition
When it comes to planning for our later years, most people don’t really consider all the options available in case they become cognitively impaired. Understanding…

County Council Update
Gosh these are busy times, but definitely we are accomplishing a lot. Two current projects that I am so glad are moving forward together on…

Laughter Therapy
Hope all of you tuned into this year’s ESPY Awards! Mahalo to (Bruce) Catlin Jenner for her outspoken honesty and heartfelt message when accepting The…

Just Ask John
What is an advance directive, and should everyone have one? An advance directive expresses a person’s wishes regarding end-of-life health care decisions. Such a document…

Laughter Therapy
Kudos to Colorado! Surely you all have heard or read the results of free, long-acting birth control that has cut Colorado’s teens’ birthrate. And not…

Kupuna Transitions
The car pulled up to the day center with a sudden stop. A woman quickly got out and grabbed her mother’s walker out of the…

The Dr. Is In
The topic of hypertension is too broad to cover in a short article, so here is a brief introduction. Normal blood pressure (BP) is less…

Community Calendar
THE FRIENDS OF THELMA PARKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (FOTPL) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16, library conference room. The public is invited to attend…

Just Ask John
What can I do to protect my elderly parent from the undue influence of others? People who own property can use a will or trust…

Welcome Your Muse
If you want to be a good writer, there are a number of traits you’ll want to cultivate. Perseverance is necessary in the face of…

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