COLUMBIA, Mo. — Laura Kitzi and her mother, Lorane Kinney, like to share. Whether it’s a conversation about exciting news, a trip to Midway Antique Mall or an episode of “The Walking Dead,” Kitzi enjoys these things best when she is with her mom. But this routine has hit a COVID-19 ...

MARQUETTE — On the morning of May 13, Verna Holmgren was sitting at her home in Ishpeming celebrating her 99th birthday with her two daughters. Holmgren’s plans were simple and relaxed: spend time with her children and grandchildren, eat cake and lemon pie and reflect on ...

DALLAS — For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing. “It gets pretty lonely here by yourself,” said Kaplan, a suburban Dallas resident who has been missing meals out with ...

MARQUETTE — From being a dime-store manager to serving in World War II, 100-year-old Leo S. Marczynski, who resides at Mill Creek Senior Living Community in Marquette, said his “good upbringing” has kept him patient and compassionate over the years. “We all want to end up in a good ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tucked away inside his room at a senior care facility, Bob Coleman knew he couldn’t go out into the world with the coronavirus raging. But he could share with the world his first love — country music. “Hello everybody, it’s a bright day in Franklin, ...

LANSING — Advocates for an increase in online-based health care — telemedicine — say it would help residents in rural areas who need specialists, but a lack of internet access is slowing them down. Telemedicine is the distribution of health services via electronic communication and ...