July 3 marks the 43rd anniversary of a seemingly innocuous headline printed in The NY Times: “Rare Cancer Seen in 41 Homosexuals”. It was the first time what would later come to be known as AIDS was mentioned in a national publication. Of course, the LGBTQIA community was already discussing ...

One advantage of being old is that you have a long memory. I still remember the first televised Presidential debate in 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. There were some policy issues debated like the United States’ reaction to Chinese bombardment of two small islands, Quemoy ...

Question: I have been taking care of a family member with dementia for a while, I am worried we are not doing enough. Where can I turn to get information and maybe help with the care? Answer: First, I always say “Thank You” to all Caregivers. You are making the life of someone else ...

CHAUTAUQUA—In the White House foyer hang the five most recent presidential portraits. The oldest of the five moves to another place in the executive mansion when a new portrait arrives. It’s common for presidents to hang in the White House cabinet room a portrait of a president not ...

Question: I am currently working but will be retiring as of 7-31. I will need COBRA insurance until I turn 65 in September. What advice do you have? Answer: The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is insurance that allows individuals to keep the insurance product they had ...

Yesterday in church, worship began with one of my favorite songs. We sang “This Is My Father’s World”. This song takes me back to the days when I camped at The Conference Grounds near Dunkirk, NY when I was growing up. Although I did not belong to the church that sponsored that camp, I ...