Understanding and helping during epileptic seizures
A bystander should prioritize safety and airway patency during a seizure. Move hard objects away, cushion the head, roll the person onto their side, avoid placing fingers in the mouth, and do not restrain them. Seizures usually end in minutes with the person recovering, though rare cases need medical care.
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DR. Gott
Estate planning insights for seniors and retirees
Dear Senior Forum advises planning your estate as part of retirement. A Massachusetts Financial Services study shows many are under prepared, with low use of powers of attorney living wills and long term care coverage. Be skeptical of lawyers and compare options before hiring.
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Massachusetts Financial Services
Local art works fill area restaurants with community focus
A stream of local art decorates Frederick and surrounding area restaurants and shops. Paintings by Steve Burdette, David Yante, Harry Richardson, and Virginia McLaughlin feature region scenes from Frederick County to Jefferson and Urbana. Owners praise local works for atmosphere and supportive, affordable prints, with murals dating back to the 18th century building origins.
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Leda
Steve Burdette
Frederick
Smithsburg
Janta
Burdette
David Yante
Jefferson
Mr. Yantz
Roy Bromfield
McDonald's
Harry Richardson
Barry Richardson
Cullen Beck
Hagan’s
Yavern
Virginia McLaughlin
Dee Reinhard
Gay man seeks dream of marriage and children
Dear Abby reprints a past letter from a gay man who longs to be straight to wed and have a family. He confesses rehab-related marital strain, addiction, and a divorce as he grapples with identity and happiness while urging authenticity. The column then presents the earlier exchange advising that true happiness comes from self-acceptance.
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Abby
Boyfriend demands she abandon friends in high school dilemma
A 16 year old girl asks if her boyfriend Zack is right to want her to stop spending time with her best friends Ellie and Julie. Pam says Zack shows emotional immaturity and she should end the relationship. Other letters describe dating conflicts and a grandfatherly reply about teen hair loss.
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Candace
Chet
DR. Wallace
Ellie
Julie
Zack
Pam
Chandy
Pia
Lance
Ginger
Elizabethtown
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