Opinion

Ask Rusty – Understanding survivor’s benefits

Dear Rusty: When my father passed away and we went to update my mother’s Social Security benefits, a question…

Opinion

The future of Alzheimer’s treatment is here

The approval of the drug aducanumab on June 7 by the Food & Drug Administration marked a new…

Opinion

Marriages & the test of time

When I was younger – late teens and early twenties – I would cry at weddings. The beautiful…

Opinion

Ask Toni: COBRA issues

Reader Alert:  Many employer benefit group plans terminate the day you are no longer working full-time.  Explore employer…

Health

Forgetful? It’s most likely the rigors of growing old

WASHINGTON, DC– It’s not just old-timers who have those “senior moments;” studies show that we gradually begin to…

Opinion

St. John Parks and Rec gears up for an active summer

LAPLACE — Mike Sanders’ prolific athletic career included 11 years as a professional basketball player, 14 years as…

Opinion

Men: Make your health a priority

June is recognized as Men’s Health Month and focuses on ways men can lead healthier lives. Why devote…

Opinion

Getting motivated in 7 Days

Getting motivated and changing your life in seven  day can be a dream come true if you are…

Health

Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Conference June 25

The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting its 2nd annual Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Conference June 25, 9 a.m – 12:30 p.m.…

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St. John Sheriff’s Officers “Protecting our precious seniors”

  The duties of the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office go beyond its core responsibility of…