Pimples and sores on the scalp and health questions
A reader asks about chronic scalp pyoderma and whether tea drinking affects kidney stones. Dr Gott suggests seeing a dermatologist for scalp infection and notes tea is unlikely to cause stones. A reader reports muscle spas on the left body side since age 12 and seeks diagnosis. Gott emphasizes detailed history and non life threatening nature. He also addresses warnings on cold remedies for hypertension, advising physician guidance for antihistamine decongestants and limited use for hypertensives.
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DR. Gott
Reader
Friends Before Family in Widowhood Lessons
A letter to Senior Forum readers from Mrs J, arguing widows need early cultivation of real friends. She notes peers understand each other, while family duties crowd out personal friendships. She urges planning for widowhood, as spouses and heirs may not provide ongoing support, and invites more reader questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J
Sabotage After Divorce by Cascade Woman Virginia Baker
Virginia Baker using the pen name Carolynne De Wayne has published a fiction novel titled Sabotage After Divorce. Printed by McClain Printing Co. in Parsons West Virginia the story follows a woman’s quest after divorcing her first husband as she encounters unusual people in quirky situations. Available via PO Box 403 Parsons WV 26287 by toll free 1 800 654 7179 or email gsmith neumedia.net.
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Cascade
Virginia
Baker
McClain Printing Co
Parsons
W.V
Carolynne de Wayne
Wva
Gsmith Neumedia.net
Caring for frail grandma as baby-sitter dilemma
A reader seeks guidance on using an 80-year-old grandmother who is hard of hearing and frail to care for three young grandchildren. Dear Abby advises prioritizing the baby's safety, pursuing outside help, and handling the talk with tact. Gary Barg adds caregiver tips and emphasizes respite and professional options.
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Abby
Florida
Chi
Gary Barg
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Gary
Dr Wallace on adolescence and family bonds
Parents seek guidance as daughter grows independent. Dr Wallace reassures that teens’ friendships may reduce family time but does not threaten love or security. He urges ongoing support and explains the evolving parent child relationship into young adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
Hobart
Poet Wickless Shares Life in Verse and Art Across States
Wickless, a poet and novelist, reflects on his Poet in Residence work from 1973 to 1981 teaching in public schools and reading aloud in asparagus fields. He discusses a playful, accessible style, a Frederick set novel about two musicians, and collaborations with artist Kevin McDonald. He notes his wife Deborah Heinecker and four homeless dogs, and argues poetry’s importance beyond a minor art.
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State Arts Council
Wickless
Frederick
Mr. Wickless
Kevin McDonald
Woodsboro
Washington, D.C
Oglehay Institute
Wheeling
W.va
Deborah Heinecker
Humane Society
Deborah
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Frederick County
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Dear Abby
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