Joan Oliver
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Oliver: Wealth of help, resources for seniors proves to be only a click away
If you're a senior or someone who cares for one, there is a wealth of resources only a mouse-click away. → Read More
Oliver: Former music nerd makes peace with folly of younger self’s expectations
Somewhere along the line, I stopped being the music nerd I once was. My younger self would be appalled. → Read More
Oliver: Lessons from Alaska could help in preparations for our own winter
During the warmer months, winter often is the furthest thing from our minds. Yet, "winter is coming." → Read More
Oliver: Parents can help keep students’ love of learning burning brightly
Parents, you can play a big role in how excited your children remain about learning and going back to school. → Read More
Oliver: Balancing the present with the past and the future proves key to coping
For caregivers like me, it’s also important to keep the past, the present and the future in balance. → Read More
Registration ongoing for Rock Falls and Sterling garage sales
Registration is due May 1; late fees added to participants May 2-5. → Read More
Oliver: Athletes at Olympic Winter Games can teach us all some life lessons
Some storylines have struck me as I have been watching the Winter Olympics being held in China. → Read More
Oliver: Don’t put off routine health screenings until that someday never comes
It's easy to put off those recommended health screenings. However, waiting could mean bigger problems later on. → Read More
Oliver: If my father had lived to 100, what would he have to say about today?
On Monday, my father would have turned 100. What would he have had to say about the events since his death in 1987? → Read More
Oliver: Here’s the story of a very good girl who lived a long, happy life
This is the story of Harriet Oliver, whose story ended after more than 19 years of laughter and love. → Read More
Oliver: Terrorist attacks of 20 years ago left their mark on nation, each of us
The Sept. 11 attack left their mark on not only the nation, but on each of us as individuals. → Read More
Oliver: Wearing a mask isn’t fun, but it’s better than prolonging the pandemic
Is mask-wearing a lot of fun? No. But it sure does beat contributing to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Oliver: Sweet reminder of Mom keeps silent vigil for all to see on Zoom
If you're ever on Zoom with me, perhaps you'll notice my mother's stuffed bear over one of my shoulders. → Read More
Oliver: Some of us won’t relax until vaccinations bring us to ‘herd immunity’
We're still a long way from the "herd immunity" for COVID-19 that would mean we're really through with the pandemic. → Read More
Oliver: McHenry County Garden Walk sure to plant seeds of inspiration
This year’s McHenry County Garden Walk is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10. → Read More
Oliver: Caregiving, like motherhood, can be a lot like managing chaos
Caregiving can be a lot like motherhood. It's a great responsibility to be in charge of another human being. Still, despite all efforts, unexpected things happen. → Read More
Oliver: Anxiety over COVID-19 vaccination proves worse than process itself
Although the process wasn't exactly smooth, getting a vaccination for Tony and me turned out to be easier than dealing with fears about the process. → Read More
Oliver: Money Smart Week can give us tools for challenging times, beyond
This year, Money Smart Week, which was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, is being held virtually. → Read More
Oliver: What happens when one’s rights butt up against being a good neighbor?
A recent social media post spurred reflection about the intersection of one's rights and the need to be a good neighbor. → Read More
Oliver: Annual facts, figures surrounding Alzheimer’s disease paint grim picture
Despite what it feels like, caregivers for those with Alzheimer's disease are not alone in their struggle. → Read More