DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you address the issues that come with the diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus? My 82-year-old husband was diagnosed with NPH after experiencing a slow decline in walking and some cognitive decline. An MRI showed moderately enlarged ventricles, and a lumbar puncture test was done, which gave him about 24 hours of […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Readers relate to widow’s desire to make some changes
DEAR ABBY: “Unsure How To Feel” (Jan. 24) was upset about changes her sister-in-law was making after the death of her husband. Within months, the widow had given away the husband’s belongings and begun making changes to their home. I saw myself in that column. I lost my beloved husband unexpectedly at the age of […]
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Spring fundraisers filling up calendar
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Plant and Bake Sale on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New this year will be take-out chicken barbecue. The proceeds from the sale will be used towards the operating budget for the church, including assisting with our missions and ministries […]
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In-laws visits take toll on woman’s body and soul
DEAR ABBY: My in-laws live out of state, and they would stay with us when they visited. Once my son was born, I told my husband they would need to stay in a hotel because we no longer have the room. They are also the most disrespectful houseguests, and I have terrible insomnia. My MIL […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Added discipline will help you stick to programs geared toward a healthy, vibrant lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stephen Amell, 42; Enrique Iglesias, 48; Melissa Gilbert, 59; David Keith, 69. Happy Birthday: A little charm and compassion will help you reach your goal. A disciplined mind and action will encourage others to support you every step of the way. Be thorough when dealing with legal, financial or medical […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Bout of pneumonia leads to shocking breast cancer diagnosis
DEAR DR ROACH: My 73-year-old wife has been diligent in getting her mammograms done, plus blood tests and doctor’s visits every three months. In November 2021, she came down with what seemed like a very bad cold that was actually confirmed by X-ray to be pneumonia. After two rounds of different antibiotics, she had lost […]
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Looking Back on May 8
100 Years Ago: 1923 Many of the country club golfers took advantage of the fine spring day Sunday to visit the links at Martindale, finding them in good condition. Tentative plans are being made for a busy social season to be announced very soon. The delicate green of the birches and willows and the deeper […]
Posted inSun Spots
Giving thanks for all our teachers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: During Teacher Appreciation Week, the members of Mu Chapter, Alpha Psi State, Delta Kappa Gamma wish to thank all educators, including administrators and support staff members, for their dedication and commitment to the young people with whom they work every day. As educators, past and present, we know the many hours of […]
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Aquarius: Arguing is a waste of time when you should be looking for opportunities by associating with like-minded people.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 31; Sydney Leroux, 33; Breckin Meyer, 49; Amy Heckerling, 69. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do and say, and reach out to those who can help strengthen your chance to achieve your goals this year. A change at home geared toward activities that contribute to a […]
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Old column helped reader see clearly
DEAR ABBY: I want to thank you for a letter you published in 2007. It came from a woman saying her daughter had “convergence insufficiency disorder,” in which the eye drifts and causes double vision. I was 61 and had that problem, but I never knew what it was. I would get headaches from reading […]