In Your Prime
Welcome to In Your Prime, special content from the Journal-News focused on what you need to know about growing older in our community: staying healthy, navigating Medicare, caring for your family, and enjoying your time.
Read more in our monthly insert, included in your newspaper on the first Sunday of every month through December. Join us for informational virtual events with local experts on health, travel, financial planning, vision and more.
Your Health
Where to find services for seniors
A variety of agencies throughout the region are available to provide services to seniors. Here’s a sampling:
Need dental care? Try this program for seniors at Sinclair Community College
Miami Valley residents have a good reason to smile. They can protect their best grins with regular teeth cleaning at...
Analysis shows Medicare price negotiations could reduce costs by billions
An analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed the Medicare price negotiations...
Resources to explore in search for caregivers for seniors
Caregivers are called on to step in for any number of reasons. Some serve as companions to the elderly, while others...
WATCH: How water aerobics can help you manage joint pain during exercise
Kim Sheehan, Senior Health and Wellness Director with the Greater Dayton YMCA, tells us about the benefits of water...
WATCH: Internist physicians and how they can help you as you age
Carlos Ventura, M.D. is an internist physician with the Kettering Health Years Ahead Center. He explains the expertise...
WATCH NOW: In Your Prime event focuses on your health and aging in place
Hear from local experts about the topics that matter as you plan for or are now living in your retirement years as part...
IN YOUR PRIME: What is Movember?
If you think you’re seeing more moustaches lingering over men’s upper lips as November unfolds, chances are your eyes...
Your Money
Where to find services for seniors
A variety of agencies throughout the region are available to provide services to seniors. Here’s a sampling:
3 steps to simplify tax prep so you can file on time
Spring is noted for the sense of rejuvenation it inspires when temperatures warm up and flowers begin to bloom. But in...
Approach retirement with plan, not procrastination
The top reason that retirement plans fail? Procrastination, said Tiffany Kellner, senior vice president of wealth...
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Retirement checkups provide ‘reality check’
Randy Gallas hasn’t yet retired, but he’ll know what to expect when he does.
Analysis shows Medicare price negotiations could reduce costs by billions
An analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed the Medicare price negotiations...
It’s possible to cut grocery costs as prices rise
Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. As of August 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How to plan for post-retirement medical expenses
When individuals retire, they not only walk away from work, but also relinquish thier steady paychecks. For many...
Medicare
Where to find services for seniors
A variety of agencies throughout the region are available to provide services to seniors. Here’s a sampling:
3 steps to simplify tax prep so you can file on time
Spring is noted for the sense of rejuvenation it inspires when temperatures warm up and flowers begin to bloom. But in...
Approach retirement with plan, not procrastination
The top reason that retirement plans fail? Procrastination, said Tiffany Kellner, senior vice president of wealth...
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Retirement checkups provide ‘reality check’
Randy Gallas hasn’t yet retired, but he’ll know what to expect when he does.
Analysis shows Medicare price negotiations could reduce costs by billions
An analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed the Medicare price negotiations...
It’s possible to cut grocery costs as prices rise
Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. As of August 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How to plan for post-retirement medical expenses
When individuals retire, they not only walk away from work, but also relinquish thier steady paychecks. For many...
The Good Life
Southwest Ohio retirees learn life lessons in 500-mile walk across two foreign countries
Four long-time friends, all experienced marathon runners, say their most challenging trek so far has been...
Credit: Nick Graham
College town of Oxford appeals to retiree
When Steve Wright was looking for a retirement community, the right choice had to check several boxes.
Credit: JIM NOELKER
‘Age is a state of mind’ at 55-plus communities
Older adults who want to blend an independent lifestyle with social activities and fewer maintenance responsibilities...
WATCH: How water aerobics can help you manage joint pain during exercise
Kim Sheehan, Senior Health and Wellness Director with the Greater Dayton YMCA, tells us about the benefits of water...
WATCH: Three tips to choose what type of life insurance policy is right for you
Jose “Rafi” Rodriguez, owner of Ask Rafi Retirement Lifestyle Solutions, offers advice on how to navigate the different...
WATCH: Internist physicians and how they can help you as you age
Carlos Ventura, M.D. is an internist physician with the Kettering Health Years Ahead Center. He explains the expertise...
Green bean casserole is reliable holiday side dish
Side dishes are just as important to a holiday meal as the main course. It’s perfectly acceptable to offer a few new...
In Your Prime
Where to find services for seniors
A variety of agencies throughout the region are available to provide services to seniors. Here’s a sampling:
3 steps to simplify tax prep so you can file on time
Spring is noted for the sense of rejuvenation it inspires when temperatures warm up and flowers begin to bloom. But in...
Approach retirement with plan, not procrastination
The top reason that retirement plans fail? Procrastination, said Tiffany Kellner, senior vice president of wealth...
Southwest Ohio retirees learn life lessons in 500-mile walk across two foreign countries
Four long-time friends, all experienced marathon runners, say their most challenging trek so far has been...
Credit: JIM NOELKER
Retirement checkups provide ‘reality check’
Randy Gallas hasn’t yet retired, but he’ll know what to expect when he does.
Need dental care? Try this program for seniors at Sinclair Community College
Miami Valley residents have a good reason to smile. They can protect their best grins with regular teeth cleaning at...
Analysis shows Medicare price negotiations could reduce costs by billions
An analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed the Medicare price negotiations...
It’s possible to cut grocery costs as prices rise
Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. As of August 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How to plan for post-retirement medical expenses
When individuals retire, they not only walk away from work, but also relinquish thier steady paychecks. For many...
Resources to explore in search for caregivers for seniors
Caregivers are called on to step in for any number of reasons. Some serve as companions to the elderly, while others...
Credit: Nick Graham
College town of Oxford appeals to retiree
When Steve Wright was looking for a retirement community, the right choice had to check several boxes.
Credit: JIM NOELKER
‘Age is a state of mind’ at 55-plus communities
Older adults who want to blend an independent lifestyle with social activities and fewer maintenance responsibilities...
Green bean casserole is reliable holiday side dish
Side dishes are just as important to a holiday meal as the main course. It’s perfectly acceptable to offer a few new...
Savor the holidays with a special roast
Roasts are customary during the holiday season because they often feed a crowd and look impressive on serving platters...
Which precheck option is best for older travelers
Whether you’re retired or you’ve just caught the travel bug, flying to new destinations can be a great pastime. But the...
IN YOUR PRIME: How diabetes affects various parts of the body
Diabetes affects millions of people across the globe. Data from the International Diabetes Federation indicates that...
7 budget-friendly ways to update a wardrobe
An individual’s appearance can speak volumes. For many, that underscores the importance of having a wardrobe that...
IN YOUR PRIME: What is Movember?
If you think you’re seeing more moustaches lingering over men’s upper lips as November unfolds, chances are your eyes...
How small business owners can create an exit plan
Millions of people across the globe dream of owning their own business. Such dreams come true every day, and small...
Veterans Day: How to show support for those who served
Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in...
Social clubs can help seniors avoid isolation
The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic taught the world many lessons, not the least of which was how easy it can be...