January 24, 2026
A soil test gift certificates make a great gift for the gardener or environmentally conscious person on anyone’s shopping list. Soil test gift certificates are available at the Greene County Extension Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, Mo. 65807, for $30. Visit the Greene County Extension Center in person to purchase a certificate or mail a
Finding money for long-term care Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you refer me to for long-term care financial help? My 84-year-old mother needs assisted living or nursing home care, but we don’t have a lot of money and she doesn’t have long-term care insurance. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, If your mother does not
While a decade ago you may not have heard much about opioids, today they make headlines daily. The nationwide epidemic crosses generations and socioeconomic lines, and it’s affecting your family, friends and neighbors. “Opioids have long been used clinically to treat pain, but prior to the 1990s they were primarily reserved for patients with a
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Early Monday morning I attended the monthly board meeting of the St. Clair County Health Department in Osceola. Several owners/operators of St. Clair County restaurants were also in attendance. The issue they have been concerned about regards the health department’s recent announcement on charging inspection fees in 2018. The health department’s
Legislation would repeal unelected Obama-care board tasked with determining who gets care Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler today supported passage of H.R. 849, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Care Act. This bill would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), an unelected group of bureaucrats empowered through Obamacare to decide what healthcare options seniors have access to.
This Thanksgiving, millions of people who do not cook on a regular basis will enter their kitchens to roast a mega-size bird, and concoct a dozen delicious side dishes. “Expectations can be high, time short, and experience lacking. That can be a recipe for a stress-filled day,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, a nutrition and health
Solo travel savings tips for retirees Dear Savvy Senior Can you recommend some good travel companies that offer good deals for single travelers? I’ve taken a couple tours since I retired a few years ago, but the single-supplement fee really cuts into my budget. Solo Sally Dear Sally, Solo traveling is a growing trend among
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Sunday would have been my 9th year to saddle my horse and take him by trailer to the Pioneer Heritage Days in Warsaw. However, a steady, cold rain changed my plans. Each year I have been delivering the circuit riding preacher’s message to the exhibitors and guests outside on the slope
President Trump signed into law the FEMA Relief Improvement Act (H.R. 1117), a measure sponsored by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) aimed at increasing the reliability of FEMA’s services following disasters. The law ensures disaster victims receive better guidance, more accurate information, and greater service from FEMA during emergencies and natural disasters. “There are already enough
Free Medicare counseling and open enrollment events occurring across Missouri Medicare beneficiaries can change their coverage during open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This is the only time most people can change their Part D prescription-drug plans and/or Medicare Advantage plan. The many options to choose from and the alphabet soup of Medicare
