Elderly Should Participate In Decisions About Care
The article argues elderly involvement in their own care is essential. It notes families, often unprepared, rely on limited public resources and that caregiving requires mature, ongoing communication. Beckham urges planning with the elder, exploring resources, and distributing duties among family while preserving dignity and autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de McGlashon
Manhattan
Kathryn Beckham
Kansas State University
Beckham
Nutrition site opens in Williamsburg under county levy
The Mid-America Nutrition Program expands to Williamsburg at the new Community Building with a 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekday meal and social program. The Ottawa kitchen serves 1,000 to 1,500 meals daily across five counties, with seven cooks at Williamsburg. Volunteers, including seniors, will run tables, games, and transportation, while three homebound residents begin receiving daily hot meals. Reservations 24 hours ahead are suggested at 746-8836 or 746-5459.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Mili Levy
Franklin County
Williamsburg
Mid-America Nutrition Program
Mid-America Council On Aging
Ottawa
Elizabeth Maxwell
Homewood
Maxwell
Franklin County Senior Center
Sunflower Plaza
Wellsville
Osawatomie
Douglas County
Mid-America
Osage City
Centerville
West Second Street
Scam Letter Still Reflects Truth
A reader recounts a troubling incident where a teen was pressured by friends to have sex with a girl as a prank, later learning the encounter left him AIDS positive. The letter prompts discussion on education, risk, and responsibility, with a second voice urging school-based sex education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ovaries in Hysterectomy Decisions Vary by Age and Risk
Dear Dr Donohue explains that whether to remove ovaries during hysterectomy depends on age, family history, and osteoporosis risk. Leaving ovaries preserves hormones but keeps cancer risk. removing them avoids future ovarian cancer but may trigger menopausal symptoms and bone loss. Other health factors guide the surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Donohue
Donohue
Quenemo Singer Back at Quenemo Baptist Church
Kevin Birdsong formerly of Quenemo returns with Don Parker and the Ambassadors to Quenemo Baptist Church for 11 a.m. Sunday service and 7 p.m. services Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The group is from Oklahoma Baptist College in Oklahoma City.
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Quenemo
Kevin Birdsong
Don Parker
Quenemo Baptist Church
The
Oklahoma Baptist College
Oklahoma City, Okla
Birthday Greeting for Nicole Lynn Jones Fourth Birthday
Nicole Lynn Jones celebrates her fourth birthday today. She is the daughter of Linda S Jones of Albuquerque New Mexico and Timothy Jones. Grandparents are Robert J Hiatt and Katherine Hiatt Ottawa Route 2 and Jack Jones and Karen Jones of Emporia. Great grandmother L R Jones of Emporia.
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Nicole Lynn Jones
Linda S. Jones
Albuquerque
N.M
Timothy Jones
Emporia
Robert J
Katherine Hiatt
Ottawa
RFD 2
Jack
Karen Jones
Nicole
L.R. Jones
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