Sometimes in our darkest hour an Angel has been sent to us. You may not hear the flutter of wings or hear the trumpets proclaim their arrival, for Angels take on many disguises. They can look like ordinary people, maybe even someone you already
know. They have big hearts and capable hands.
On more than one occasion [...]

The pretty brunette from Falmouth, MA tooled around Worcester in her Packard convertible in 1942, while attending nursing school at the Hahnemann Hospital. After graduation, she stayed on there working in the Psych Ward for a while. Although her work was gratifying, she felt there was more she could be doing for her country. Albina [...]

Yoo Hoo didn’t come when called, so she called louder. He still didn’t come. So, she called even louder, “Yoo Hoo, Dammit!” He came running into the house for dinner. From then on, Yoo Hoo Dammit became the black and white collie’s official name. The memories of the beloved canine made her smile, but with [...]

By Judith Gannon Bircher
I’m a fan of old classic Hollywood movies and one of my favorites is a Spencer Tracy movie, “A Guy Named Joe.” Whether it was the character that Tracy portrayed in the movie or his own persona coming through I’ve always thought of guys named Joe as warm and friendly, approachable men [...]

On Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 1-3 p.m., the Pace Center for Girls will hold their second Grand Dames Tea at the Broadway Palms Dinner Theater.  The Pace girls have selected outstanding women in the community who inspire them and set examples of leadership, accomplishment, and service to the community.  The theme this year is [...]

Most seniors in Southwest Florida know his name. Best known for his vast experience in joint replacement and arthroscopic knee and shoulder work, Dr.John Kagan is also known for his commitment to his patients and his easy going manner. “Some people may say it’s hard work and long hours and with at least 1500 surgeries a year, it may seem like that. But for me, it’s not work,” stressed Kagan.

As Baby Boomers grapple with how to provide at-home or facility care for their parents, many are seeing the how financially devastating it can be.  This is prompting a growing number of Boomers to look into Long-Term Care insurance for their own future needs.    And there’s good news….it is so much more affordable to consider [...]