By Tina Y. Gerber Retirement is almost as inevitable as taxes we all come to a time for this decision. There are many elements to...

So much has changed since I was a kid. The structure of families has changed, both in city life and traditional rural communities....

Christmas is a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, yet many not knowing how to deal with pressures or challenges we are...

Hardships and struggles happen to every person in this fallen world, both Christians and non-Christians alike. As Christians, God gives...

The past several months have been challenging for everyone. The coronavirus and the devil have been banging at my door: poke, poke, poke...

I had a memory lapse last year, and it freaked me out! My granddaughter and I went for a walk I couldn’t recall my street address! I knew...

What does living the good life actually mean? We all have our own definition, concept, or understanding, of the good life. The good life,...

A gentleman told me last week, he was only existing in life and not living! This made me think long and hard about life in general. Life...

Have you been feeling lonely over the last four months? If so, then you are not alone! Researchers found, loneliness can cause many...

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While working, many of us dream of retirement, vacations, playing golf, or spending more time with the grandchildren. But, in reality...

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The enemy we face, tries to lure us towards panic and worry. He has thousands of years of experience in tempting and appealing to man,...

.” RestingSo much of our lives are out of our control right now. The economy, careers, even our summer vacations are on hold! We are...

The season of new beginnings: warmer weather, the flowers are in bloom and the trees and bushes begin to grow. April’s name came from the...

The last thing I want to talk about is COVID-19. But, working in Long Term Care it’s necessary that we address and discuss the needs of...

As we age, we often face additional needs and challenges connected with growing older. The major drawback of aging is relying on other...

TINA Y. GERBER Special to The Standard One of the best feelings in the world, is love. We fall in love, seek it out, cherish it and share...

I am interested in people, their behavior, their habits, their mannerisms and their life experiences. It is fascinating to think how much...