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Barbara Quirk: 'Tis the season for hand washing
The child in the wholesale meat market was perhaps 4 years old. He stood by his mother's grocery cart that was piled high with poultry and beef. While the mother was busy unloading her purchases onto the counter, the child was idly mouthing the push bar of the cart. read story
Barbara Quirk: Providing for adults with disabilities
It is the saga of children who were born with or developed disabilities and who have now reached maturity or, perhaps, even old age themselves. read story
Barbara Quirk: How to keep older workers on the job
"Well, I guess I'm going to have to work until I'm 90." My "baby" sister, who is single and nearing retirement age, was lamenting over her fate, having just hung up from talking with her financial adviser. read story
Barbara Quirk: 'But I Don't Want Eldercare!' is a good, practical guide
I started writing this weekly column for The Capital Times almost 20 years ago and in all of those years, if I haven't become a better writer, I have become a more astute reader. Certain words or phrases or styles catch my interest and I find myself saying: "Gee, I wish I had written that." So it is with a book I just reviewed for a friend of a friend, Terry Lynch. It is a resource book for caregivers, "But I Don't Want Eldercare!" with the subtitle "Helping Your Parents Stay as Strong as They Can as Long as They Can." read story
Barbara Quirk: Economic turmoil serious for seniors
Who could read about the 90-year-old woman who shot herself before deputies could take her away from her foreclosed home and not be angry about the whole mess? read story
Barbara Quirk: 'Get over it' often easier said than done
Spot died. In spite of all their efforts, even taking him to the vet, nothing could save him. Spot died. He was buried in the rose garden with full rites and copious tears. Spot was our 10-year-old grandson Danny's pet rat that lived in a cage in the living room. read story
Barbara Quirk: Baldwin right to target fraud against seniors
Without proactive legislation such as this act, fraud against some of our most vulnerable citizens will continue without check. read story
Barbara Quirk: Self-reliance not among young people's skills -- yet
If our economy does collapse, will our children know how to survive? read story
Barbara Quirk: Support for caregivers getting higher priority
"Caregiving is a job that chooses you. You choose how to be a caregiver." Save the date Nov. 12 and plan to spend the day with other caregivers and professionals as they share their ideas on practical ways to care for your loved one and yourself. read story
