Articles Found in This Issue
Three More Myths About Social Security - In this column, we will explore three more myths that continue to persist about Social Security.
What to do When Someone Dies - If you’re present at an expected death, the first thing to do when the person dies, is nothing.
Three Myths About Social Security - For most of us, Social Security is—or will be—essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get older.
Essential Kitchen Safety Tips for Care Partners of People with Dementia - The kitchen is arguably the most dangerous room in the home for anyone.
How to Protect Seniors from Scam Calls - What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls?
It’s the Beaver! Jerry Mathers - I’m sure all will remember the TV show “Leave It To Beaver.” Jerry Mathers had the starring role of Beaver Cleaver.
Gift Ideas That Help Show You Care - Any day can provide the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about him or her.
Not In So Many Words - She was born in 1920. She was a bright and healthy child. That was until she was stricken with polio in 1924.
Montana Transfer of Wealth Study - Today, money continues to leave Montana through generational wealth.
Home Modification Tips for ‘Aging-in-Place’ - My wife and I would like to make some affordable changes to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us determine what all we need to consider?
5 Things Experts Say You Should Stop Doing if You’re Over 50 - Granted, some of these tips are things you shouldn’t do at any age, but they’re that much more important to take care of over 50. Here are five of them.
Shelby’s Cape Cod Fish Chowder - It’s soup time! This soup is hearty, healthy, fun to make, and absolutely delicious.
Top TV Remotes for Elderly Seniors - Most modern TV remotes—that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons—can be confusing for anyone to operate, but can be especially challenging for elderly seniors.
Chicken Pepperoni - In looking for ways to make this rather bland protein into something more delectable, I came across Chicken Pepperoni
Public Invited to Support Wildland Firefighters at Community Banquet/Auction/Raffle - Wildland Firefighter Foundation Helps Injured and Families of Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty
Weapon of Choice - This was my first step towards climbing, for me, the Mt. Everest that is puzzle solving with my limited spatial abilities.
The Fascinating History of the Nike Swoosh - The Nike “Swoosh” symbol is so well recognized worldwide that it can stand alone without naming the Oregon sports-apparel empire.
Bus 96 to Atlantic City - becoming a tour bus escort felt like a way to merge those skills with travel
Strategies for Thriving - Family caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for frail seniors who might otherwise require placement in a long-term care facility.
6 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Mental Health Seriously - Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family.
Love is Purrs, Nibbles, and Pecks - I devote this column to exploring the various ways our pets show their love to each other and to us.
St. Patrick Spoke to Us at a Spring in an Irish Field of Sheep - St. Patrick, primary patron saint of Ireland, took on profound meaning when we walked in his footsteps, kneeled in his first church in Ireland, drew water from his well, and breathed in his centuries old Evangelism.
A Hoppy Easter Cake - It’s delicious and as cute as can be, plus it’s perfect for dessert after a big Easter dinner.
Ryniker-Morrison Gallery: Student Art Exhibition - Annual Student Art Exhibition is up in Rocky Mountain College
Hints for Homeowners: Keep Power Bills Down - Here are some simple steps you can take to help keep monthly power bills down.
Janis Joplin: Revenge of the Nerd - Just weeks before her untimely death in 1970, singer Janis Joplin made one final journey back to her native Port Arthur, Texas...
Ireland: Bog Bodies to Pookas - When my daughters were college age, I arranged for the three of us to go on a trip together.
Sibling Revelry - They want to know if they are from the same litter, and that answer is, no. But are they siblings? Yes, most definitely.
Keeping Older Drivers Safe on the Road - Here are some recommendations by driving rehabilitation specialists that work with older drivers.
The Black Hole - At our house, it’s called the “black hole.” Rather, that is what my husband calls it.
What You Need to Know About Social Security Scams - What better way to get someone’s Social Security number than by pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA)?
I Can See Clearly Now - He put me through a series of tests then said, “No wonder you can’t see. You’re blind.”
Through the Looking Glass: Helena’s Curiosity Shop - Tucked away between a pawn shop and a nail salon in the heart of Last Chance Gulch in Helena resides one of the most unusual little shops you’re likely to run across in Montana.
Owen Robinson: A Personal Approach to Strengthening a Community - Owen Robinson has chosen to give to his Montana community his entire adult life.
Give Comfort Food Classics an Authentic Mexican Twist - If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to.
Montana Printer Leaves Legacy with University of Montana - World-renowned fine arts bookmaker and letterpress printer Peter Koch has recently helped inaugurate a printing arts program at the University of Montana in Missoula.
4 Steps Toward Grocery Savings & An Apple Dessert - Whether you live alone or have multiple mouths to feed each day, grocery bills can add up.
Savvy Senior: Does Medicare Cover Power Lift Chairs? - First, for those who aren’t familiar with them, lift chairs, which look like traditional recliners, have motorized lift mechanisms built in that aid with standing up and sitting down for people with limited mobility.
