Jane Oppermann
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How life's challenges opened a new door for a Mount Prospect attorneyNov 04, 2021 10:34 am - Robert Meersman never dreamed of becoming an artist, though he was always good at drawing. He was much too busy to pursue such leisurely activities as he raised four dau...
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A chance to appreciate older friendsNov 04, 2021 12:49 am - They are leaving far too quickly, one by one. Have you paused long enough to hear the whispers of their wisdom? They are our older friends, our elders -- those who posse...
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Not getting enough sleep can have major impact on your bodyNov 03, 2021 8:24 pm - With a little luck, this column might help put some readers to sleep. At least that's what doctors Kelly Gill and Smita Patel hope. As physicians who specialize in sleep...
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Worried about illness? Web sites have the RxNov 03, 2021 6:24 pm - Two new Web sites just made health care for family members and yourself a little easier. One keeps track of care for loved ones, the other tracks the latest illnesses bu...
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A little help makes it easier to move, let goNov 03, 2021 12:26 pm - What's a person to do with all that stuff accumulated after living in the same home for 20, 30 or 40 years? And what about all those memories? When Margaret Smith retire...
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Cardiac rehab turned one woman's life aroundNov 03, 2021 10:27 am - At age 70, Jeanne Franz figured she got enough exercise just taking care of her home and keeping up with her 13 grandchildren. But that changed when the Palatine reside...
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When hoarding becomes a safety issueNov 03, 2021 8:25 am - Toward the end of her life, the woman had trouble getting down her basement stairs. Mobility was not the problem. All the used Styrofoam take-out containers, paper bags,...
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Why fewer women get mammograms -- and what docs are doing about itNov 02, 2021 6:07 pm - It's a procedure that lasts no more than 20 minutes, delivers 5 to 10 seconds of discomfort and saves lives. But mammograms don't get high marks from many women, despit...
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When winter weather takes its toll,Nov 02, 2021 3:10 pm - When the weather outside is frightful, chances are your skin isn't feeling too delightful. The recent cold snap and strong winds seem to have brought on a rash of dry sk...
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Trends in senior living show we're keeping up with the timesNov 02, 2021 12:35 pm - What's next? That's the question the International Council on Active Aging posed to its members and their clients to find out what's the next best pastime catching older...