Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 82-year old man who was in good health until I found out that I have an issue in my left kidney. My urologist discovered cancer on my urethra, and the cancer was removed in December 2025. This all started when blood was found in my urine back in September 2025. Now I ...
Dear Heloise: I bake a lot of bread to give as gifts. I use nonstick cooking spray to grease my loaf pans. My husband suggested that I open the dishwasher and spray the pans over the top rack. This way, it’s easy and clean! — Marian B., in New Orleans Physical newspapers Dear Heloise: For Marvin Tiffany of York, Nebraska, I agree about missing the old days when an actual print newspaper arrived at the house in the morning. Here in our part of Oregon, I can get the local paper by mail three days a week, and it costs a fortune. I think the price of paper, the cost of home ...
By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I’m a 73-year-old married woman, and my husband and I have a full social life. We regularly host other couples for happy hour, dinner and holidays. I enjoy it, and I’m grateful to have good friends at this stage of life. One friend in ...
By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 68-year-old female who is in good health. I currently take vitamin D3. The only prescription that I’m on is rosuvastatin. It has been brought to my attention by my cousin, who is a devout vegan, that taking vitamin D3 ...
By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: I have a suggestion for anyone living alone, especially older adults — put your phone next to your bed at night. I had a friend who stored her phone and emergency call button on the charger in her kitchen at night. They ended up finding her between the wall and her bed. If either one had been on her nightstand, it might have saved her life. If you are laying in bed and something doesn’t feel right, it makes it easier to call for help. I read your column in the Portland Oregonian. — Nadine C., via email Nadine, I agree. If you ...
Dear Annie: I'm a senior citizen. Fifty years ago, another young girl and I were in a juvenile detention facility for very minor infractions that would not lead to incarceration today. I was repeatedly raped by two counselors throughout our months there. This other girl was not mistreated in ...
