Caution on Cataract Surgery Timing and Smoking Risks
Dear Dr Gott explains modern cataract removal when vision is impaired and warns against unnecessary delays. It notes profit-driven delays by some centers, urges second opinions, and points readers to a brochure. The second Q&A links smoking and arrhythmias, endorsing doctor guidance and cessation efforts.
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DR Gott
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National Adoption Week prompts letters to Dear Abby
Readers discuss adoption, reunion registries, and the lifelong impact of giving a child up for adoption. Personal stories from HOPEFUL IN LA and ADOPTED IN ILLINOIS highlight brave decisions, gratitude, and the desire for future contact when both sides consent.
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Abby
L.A
P.O. Box
Carson City
Mom
Be careful, not fearful of change s retirement community choice
A couple in North Carolina faces a choice on entering a continuing care retirement community CCRCs amid bankruptcy fears. The piece outlines costs upfront 40000 to 250000 and monthly fees from hundreds to thousands, notes a growing accreditation effort now about 8 CCRCs with more likely in 1990, and gives consumer guidance including checking state AG and aging office reputations, attorney reviews, resident experiences, offered medical services, and potential fee increases.
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Continuing Care Accreditation Commission
Ccrcs
Commission
Ann Gillespie
State Attorney General
Office On Aging
Retirement Life Improves Most Marriages Study Finds
Mature Outlook Magazine reports a three year study by Barbara Visick and David Ekerdt surveying over 200 retirement age couples. The researchers compared first year retirees and still-working men, finding most couples adjusted within months and valued time for shared projects. About 60 percent said quality of life improved after retirement.
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Ms. Vinick
Mr. Ekerdt
Teens honored for quake relief at Candlestick Park
A Bay Area earthquake relief feature recalls 12 teen heroes among 60,000 fans at Candlestick Park where 15-year-old Shelly Cruz received honors for volunteer work with the Santa Cruz Salvation Army. She helped collect and distribute supplies while her own home lay in ruins.
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Candlestick Park
San Francisco Giants
Shelly Cruz
Shelly
Santa Cruz Salvation Army
Wallace
Television One
Brenda
Lodi
Calif
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