My 90-Year-Old Toddler by Donna L. Scrafano As a younger woman, some years ago, I recall older women and a few older men discussing the reverse roles they had experienced between themselves and their elderly parents. I didn’t give it much thought. Quite frankly the mere idea... Read more
Grandparent Rights: HB 1539 Passed Senate! Signed by the Senate last night, and the House hopefully this week, the bill will head to Governor Wolf and signed into law. This bill was directly impacted by constituents who called their Senators and told them their personal stor... Read more
A Charitable Shave Proctor & Gamble has taken their personal care products to a new level with the invention of the new Treo razor. The Gillette blade was first invented in 1901 by King C. Gillette who brought disposable razors to the common people. Although not credited... Read more
How to Talk to a Loved One with Dementia by J’Nel Wright Does the following sound familiar? Bill always looked forward to greeting his grandmother after school. But when Grandma no longer recognized him and even threatened to call the police, Bill and his family realized the... Read more
The Caretaker by Donna Scrafano The word “caretaker,” as defined in the Webster II New Riverside University Dictionary, reads: “One employed to look after goods, property or another person: Custodian.” Oh, if only the tasks of caretaking were as clear-cut as this definition... Read more
Fading by Donna L. Scrafano Fade v. itr. 1. To lose brightness, loudness, or brilliance gradually: dim. 2. To lose freshness: wither. 3. To lose vitality or strength: wane. 4. To disappear gradually: vanish. This definition of fade is found in the Webster II New Riverside Un... Read more
