Lifestyle
Funeral Preplanning an Extension of Estate Planning
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To help relieve their families, an increasing number of people are planning their own funerals, designating their funeral preferences, and sometimes paying for them in advance. They see funeral planning as an extension of will and estate planning.
Corvette Claims Best in Show
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The parking lot of Lancaster Evangelic Free Church recently hosted vehicles of all types for United Zion’s Annual Car & Motorcycle Cruise.
Celebrating America’s Newspapers
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- Written by James E. Patterson James E. Patterson
National Newspaper Week (Oct. 2-8) is a great time to celebrate America’s newspapers. Since 1940, National Newspaper Week has been observed for the first full week in October.
Celebrate the Juicy Apple This Month
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Does eating an apple every day really keep the doctor away? October is National Apple Month, dedicated to celebrating the delicious fruit.
On Life and Love after 50: Nonromantic Love Important for Seniors
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Most single seniors who contact me would relish being in a romantic relationship. But many of them are realistic, realizing that finding romantic love becomes more difficult as they age, and consequently, may not happen.
A Traditional Funeral or a Celebration of Life — What’s the Difference?
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- Written by Shelley Hoachlander Shelley Hoachlander
If you’re a regular reader of obituary notices, you’ve probably noticed more and more “celebrations of life” are taking place as opposed to standard funeral services. There are several differences between the two services, just as there are several similarities.
Left in a Right World
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
What do Tom Cruise, Julius Caesar, Barack Obama, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Jack the Ripper have in common? They are left-handers, or southpaws.
Create Your Own Blue Zone
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
As we age, health becomes more significant. Because of improvements in medicine and health, we live longer lives now. Aging well in body and mind is essential for experiencing a rich quality of life.
On Life and Love after 50: Single Senior Women Need Preprinted Calling Cards
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Margaret, a 65-year-old single woman, is puzzled about a man she spent time with who didn’t ask for her phone number.