Dear Heloise: A small flannel jewelry cloth can come in handy at estate sales and garage sales. It helps you determine if you can clean the item and it will shine up, or if the tarnish can't be removed. -- Corrinne B., in Universal City, Texas SEND A GREAT HINT ...
Dear Annie: I am middle-aged and lost my job during the pandemic when the company I had been with for years eliminated my position. Despite my experience and education, I have not been able to find anything permanent or full-time since. I feel like I am too old to be hired and too young to ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 83-year-old sister underwent the simple procedure of replacing her pacemaker battery. She's also been diagnosed with early signs of dementia. They gave her propofol, and when she woke up, she had extreme vertigo. Since it was an outpatient facility, they dumped her in the ...
Dear Annie: I am heartbroken over my daughter-in-law's sudden and painful change in behavior since the birth of our grandson a year ago. Before the baby was born, we had a warm relationship. For four years, she was sweet, kind and very much a part of our large extended family. She joined ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I've decided that it's time for me to find a new primary care doctor. My biggest concern is access to my medical records. I currently have access to a patient portal to request doctor appointments or prescription renewals and review test results. Since the health care providers ...
Dear Heloise: I read a letter about keeping track of elderly people who live alone and their pets. A friend of my mother's was left three days after having a stroke before someone found her. After this, I began calling my mother daily at 8 a.m. She'd answer and say, "I don't know anything," ...
