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Assisting With a Life’s Journey
A listening ear, open mind, and compassion are three qualities Sister Judy Weirick, IHM, brings with her when visiting a resident’s room. As a hospice chaplain for O’Neill Healthcare, Sister Judy is responsible for the spiritual needs of hospice residents at O’Neill...
The Joy of Eating Well is Aging Well
The Joy of Eating Well is Aging Well For seniors, the benefits of healthy eating are many: ▪ increased mental acuteness ▪ resistance to illness and disease ▪ higher energy levels ▪ a more robust immune system ▪ faster recuperation times ▪ better management of chronic...
Healthcare Payments May Qualify as Deductible Medical Expenses for Federal Income Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service addresses the deductibility of long-term care expenses in Publication 502 Medical and Dental Expenses. The publication defines medical expenses, when they are deductible, whose medical expenses can be included, and how much can be...
A New Year, A New You
It’s the new year, and time to think about ways in which we can accomplish a personal goal or make changes to improve our lives. While about 80 percent of New Year's resolutions are forgotten by February, it’s important to keep them simple and achievable. Your...