Gray Matters

Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on senior scams.  MANSFIELD — Hailey Kinnamon-Hergatt knew from a young age that if she needed money, she’d have to work for it.

MANSFIELD — Richland Source has begun a new entity, Open Source, where readers ask reporters questions that could lead to story suggestions. This time around, a reader asked: “Where are social services provided that assist those who do not qualify for Medicaid?”

As we work on our Gray Matters series, we want to make sure we’re answering your questions about aging and caregiving.  We’ve asked for your questions about finances, housing and mobility for elders. 

Question submitted via Open Source: I would love a checklist of some sort that I could use to gather my information and share with family; so, not only would I get everything done correctly, but my family would have what they need. …I don’t have a lot of money to hire an attorney or that […]

ONTARIO — There’s an adage that goes, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” When it comes to estate planning, this doesn’t necessarily apply — at least, it doesn’t have to, according to Jack P. Stewart, one of the area’s only certified elder law attorneys. 

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on senior housing featured in Gray Matters. Dorothy Gale said it best: “There’s no place like home.”

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on senior housing featured in Gray Matters. There’s a saying made popular by the movie “Field of Dreams” that goes, “If you build it, they will come.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part II of a 2-part series on addressing the issue of seniors with deteriorating driving skills. It’s part of our ongoing series titled Gray Matters. MANSFIELD — The role of being a caregiver will eventually switch as loved ones age. That leaves family members — often children — to be in charge. […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part I of a 2-part series on addressing the issue of seniors with deteriorating driving skills. It’s part of our ongoing series titled Gray Matters. MANSFIELD — One day Reed Richmond was driving through downtown Mansfield.