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Cat Talk Radio with Host Molly DeVoss and Co-Host Dewey Vaughn: The Unhappy Cat
What makes your cat unhappy? Do you care how your cat feels? What are signs of feline unhappiness? What should you do if you think your cat is unhappy? Molly & Dewey talk through all of this and more!
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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: How Do I Get My Siblings To Help Care For Our Aging Parents?
The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources.
Caregiving is rarely distributed evenly. Sometimes everyone pitches in, but often one child does the lion’s share of the caregiving, while others do little or nothing at all.
It’s frustrating and overwhelming, especially if you’re burning out trying to support your parents.
So, how do you change the dynamic? How do you get your siblings to help with care?
While there isn’t a magic phrase that will make them get on board, there are some valuable things to think about and new approaches to take. Some may even get your sibling to help, while others may change the situation in other ways.
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Drag Queens Fight Back Against Armed Protestors (Vice News/YouTube)
Right-wing media and politicians have spent months equating drag shows with pedophilia, but this San Antonio community is fighting back. When armed protestors came to town, the community met them on the streets — fully prepared. Vice News Tonight’s Dexter Thomas Jr. meets up with one of San Antonio’s drag queens and the rest of the community to see how they are handling the rise in hate.
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Savvy Senior: The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.
Bad Back Betty
Dear Betty,
A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick things up off the ground without bending or stooping over. It can also help with reaching and grabbing things in high overhead places, as well as areas that are difficult to get to.
But with so many different types of reacher-grabbers on the market today, finding a good one that works well for you is not always easy. Depending on your needs, here are some top-rated products to consider.
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EVENTS: 12th Annual LGBTQ+ Elders In an Ever-Changing World Conference (Online, June 15)
Save the date:
Thursday, June 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST / *4.5 CEUs available
Conference Fee:
$95 – with CEUs / $75 – No-CEUs / $25 – Seniors and Students
Registration details will be provided in a follow-up post.
View the conference website HERE.
A virtual one-day conference focusing on interdisciplinary practice and community engagement for people working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning + older adults and caregivers.
People looking for alternative resources, services, or community programs to help support their individual aging or caregiving needs are also invited to attend.
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The Weekly Readlines January 20
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Quote for the Week: “People come up to me, they actually want to work longer.” – GOP Rep. Rick Allen, speaking from another planet to defend his push to raise the Social Security eligibility age. Nowhere does he mention that no one is forced to stop working.
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: As of January 22, we’ll be entering the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. In the words of the great intergalactic philosopher Jean-luc Picard, “Make it so!”
SCOTUS issued its report on the investigation into who leaked the Dobbs decision, determining to no one’s surprise that we will never know the culprit. In the words of Chief Justice John Roberts, “Make it so!” Georgia Rep. Rick Allen claims people want to work longer before retirement, in his defense of raising the eligibility age for Social Security. House Republicans have brought back smoking in Congressional offices, ensuring that if Covid didn’t get them cancer will. Nothing demonstrates masculinity like smelling like an ashtray at last call.
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The Twist Podcast #211: Our Very Own Rick Rose Birthday Celebration! Plus Terror in the Heartland
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we celebrate Rick’s presence on Earth another year! The terror stuff is just for kicks. We’ve got news, listicles, food faves and more. Put your headphones over your party hats and join the fun.
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The Twist Podcast #211: Our Very Own Rick Rose Birthday Celebration! Plus Terror in the Heartland
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we celebrate Rick’s presence on Earth another year! The terror stuff is just for kicks. We’ve got news, listicles, food faves and more. Put your headphones over your party hats and join the fun.
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The Weekly Readlines January 20
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Quote for the Week: “People come up to me, they actually want to work longer.” – GOP Rep. Rick Allen, speaking from another planet to defend his push to raise the Social Security eligibility age. Nowhere does he mention that no one is forced to stop working. BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: As of January 22, we’ll be entering the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. In the words of the great intergalactic philosopher Jean-luc Picard, “Make it so!”
SCOTUS issued its report on the investigation into who leaked the Dobbs decision, determining to no one’s surprise that we will never know the culprit. In the words of Chief Justice John Roberts, “Make it so!” Georgia Rep. Rick Allen claims people want to work longer before retirement, in his defense of raising the eligibility age for Social Security. House Republicans have brought back smoking in Congressional offices, ensuring that if Covid didn’t get them cancer will. Nothing demonstrates masculinity like smelling like an ashtray at last call.
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Restaurant Review: Sergeantsville Inn Earns 4+ Yums and a Spot on the Top List (Sergeantsville, NJ)
By Mark McNease
Where: Sergeantsville Inn
601 Rosemont Ringoes Rd.,
Sergeantsville, NJ 08559
Tel: 609.397.3700
Cost: $$$$
Food: 4+, service 5Since opening under new ownership just months ago, Sergeantsville Inn has reestablished itself as a dining destination. We hadn’t been there for several years, and we wanted to return after the Inn’s reopening following a fire in 2015 that destroyed the interior. We liked the food before, and this time it was nothing short of spectacular.
Located at the corner of Route 523 and Rosemont Ringoes Road in Sergeantsville, NJ, the Inn has been around for generations. It has one of those original stone facades you find in structures built in the 1800s and earlier. First named for the Sergeant family, the Inn has been a private residence, a feed store, and a local fixture in the community since its founding.
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Restaurant Review: Sergeantsville Inn Earns 4+ Yums and a Spot on the Top List (Sergeantsville, NJ)
By Mark McNease
Where: Sergeantsville Inn
601 Rosemont Ringoes Rd.,
Sergeantsville, NJ 08559
Tel: 609.397.3700
Cost: $$$$
Food: 4+, service 5Since opening under new ownership just months ago, Sergeantsville Inn has reestablished itself as a dining destination. We hadn’t been there for several years, and we wanted to return after the Inn’s reopening following a fire in 2015 that destroyed the interior. We liked the food before, and this time it was nothing short of spectacular.
Located at the corner of Route 523 and Rosemont Ringoes Road in Sergeantsville, NJ, the Inn has been around for generations. It has one of those original stone facades you find in structures built in the 1800s and earlier. First named for the Sergeant family, the Inn has been a private residence, a feed store, and a local fixture in the community since its founding.
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Savvy Senior: When Can I Change My Medicare Coverage?
Listen to my One Thing or Another Podcast interview with Jim Miller.
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year beneficiaries can make changes. What can you tell me?
Changed My Mind
Dear Changed,
Yes! The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage. There are other opportunities, but the timing of when you can make those changes depends on your specific circumstances and the kind of Medicare coverage you have. Here’s what you should know.
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Book Review: How to Sell a Haunted House, by Grady Hendrix
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworm Sez“How to Sell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix
c.2023, Barkley $28.00 432 pagesYou forgot that there were strings.
You forgot who was doing the talking, too. No, your eyes were stuck on the puppet with a funny voice that made you forget that this was a show, that a bit of cloth and a wooden face were only objects of theater. Didn’t you see the puppeteer’s lips move? As in the new book “How to Sell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix, wasn’t there a human holding the strings?
Driving by it, her parents’ house looked smaller then she remembered.
Then again, it had been some time since Louise Joyner had been home. Years ago, she’d escaped the place and never looked back, returning only when necessary – like now, when she and her brother, Mark, had a double-funeral to plan and that shabby old house to clear out.