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Evidence shows food allergies are increasing

More and more I am in contact with others who have food allergies. It's very challenging at home and out. I belong to a support group, and it has been my lifesaver in many ways, and hopefully others have support, too. Are more people getting food allergies? ...more

March 19, 2009

Season Begins Without Lifeguards

Temperatures could climb this weekend to near 80 degrees, tempting swimmers to make the most of the county's popular swimming areas. ...more

March 6, 2009

'It Was Chaos, That's The Best You Could Say …'

Pearl Harbor survivor recounts experience. ...more

December 7, 2008

'It Was Chaos, That's The Best You Could Say '

They only had six-year enlistments left when Walter Cunningham turned up at the Akron, Ohio, Navy recruiting office. ...more

December 7, 2008

Silver Alert Makes Its Debut In Florida

As the owner of a home care service for senior citizens, Ken Wilson is acutely aware of the dangers older people face when they wander from home. ...more

October 25, 2008

Lake Placid Gets Its Own 'Meals On Wheels' Program

LAKE PLACID — Don't confuse Meals on Wheels volunteers with typical pizza delivery drivers. Meals on Wheels drivers do more than drop off food and race off to the next customer; they deliver hot food to the homebound, and as regular visitors, they socialize while providing a safety net for older residents. If a client fails to answer the door without notice, phone calls are made to check on his or her health. For many who receive the home delivered hot meals, the person who brings the food and sticks around to chat might be the only outside contact for a day. ...more

February 19, 2008

Mowing Helmets Hot Items At Elder Fair

SEBRING — Don't be surprised if a neighbor is wearing a bike helmet the next time he hops on a riding mower to cut the grass. The Aging Advocacy Coalition sponsored the 23rd annual Elder Fair at Firemen's Field on Thursday and bike helmets were just some of many giveaways. About 60 exhibitors — including Florida Hospital Heartland Division which gave away almost 100 helmets — attracted about 700 seniors to the day-long event. ...more

January 25, 2008