Systolic hypertension in an elderly patient with resistant readings
Dear Dr Gott outlines a 79 year old man with long standing hypertension now around 200/56 with pulse 43. He asks how to lower readings. The response notes resistant systolic hypertension in some elderly, possible measurement error between limbs, secondary causes like thyroid disease and aortic changes, and advocates revisiting medications including angiotensin II receptor blockers such as losartan or candesartan, plus regular monitoring and a more aggressive treatment approach.
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Ant
BEAR
Prevent Seniors From Getting Lost In Time and Place
A forum notes that combined assisted living and nursing home settings face a rising issue of residents losing track of time and location. Suggestions include constant clock awareness, daily date announcements, scheduled activities, and guided town rides to reinforce temporal and spatial orientation for seniors.
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Incal Hospital
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Mean grandma earns respect by action not words
Dear Abby guidance on handling a demanding mother in law leads to firm boundaries. A reader notes a neighborly approach that earned respect through patience, chores, and distance, and Abby agrees respect must be earned not demanded. An accompanying fan letter reflects on family dynamics, the value of forgiveness, and long term outcomes.
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Brandon
Canoga Park
Calif
Silver Spring
Pauline Phillips
Jeane Platkps
Abigail von Buren
Lessons on conflict and divorce from family dynamics
A discussion on handling conflict with children, divorce, and parental roles. Siegel stresses positive conflict resolution and adaptive parenting as models for kids. Quotes from Gina Rios and Maya B offer diverse views on parental divorce, marriage resilience, and personal growth through experience.
Frederick Camera Clique to Feature Scott Johnson Slide Show
The January 9 meeting of the Frederick Camera Clique will showcase Scott Johnson with a slide presentation of his Monrovia photographs. Johnson, inspired a decade ago by a loaned camera, developed a personal style that earned him Best of Show at The Great Frederick Fair for two years running and other local honors. The program also includes landscapes birds and night scenes from before sunrise to after sunset. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center 40 8 Carroll St. Public invited and information available at 101-698-0856 ext. L aap.
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How to be the best possible parent Dr Wallace
A reader asks for guidance on the core duty of parenting amid holiday cheer and tough times. Dr Wallace emphasizes unconditional love as the foundation of emotional health and urges parents to love children for who they are, not for performance.
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DR. Wallace
Sears
Orlando
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Amy
Brady
Good interior lighting for art and living spaces
Interior lighting guidance covers mixing sources for living rooms and kitchens, using indirect wall washers and uplights for relaxing spaces, and task lighting under cabinets and above cooking surfaces for efficiency. It stresses adjustable dimmers, accent lighting, and safe layouts around children while highlighting art and architectural features.
Wrinkle Cream Great Success
Millions of jars of ERS Facial Cream by Pharmacist Robert Heldfond are sold to women reporting wonderful results. The product, marketed as five creams in one, targets wrinkles, sagging skin, and signs of aging while also offering a men’s formula. Available at JCPenney with a toll free number and online info for more details.
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