Caity Byrne is determined to give every senior living in a nursing home or assisted living facility in Frederick County a "Balloon Buddy" — a smiley-faced balloon sculpture — as part of the #AdoptAGrandparent campaign.
Alice Drayer was bitten by the horse bug early in her life.
Pete Plamondon Jr. is co-president of Plamondon Hospitality Partners, a hotel and restaurant company based in Frederick that owns 13 hotels, and 24 corporate-owned hotels and 24 franchise-owned restaurants.
When 82-year-old Carl Close needs a pick-me-up, he goes for a walk.Sometimes he strolls indoors, saying hello to his neighbors. Other times, he walks with friends—at a distance—outside. He gets his feet moving every day.
Organizing and downsizing definitely aren’t everybody’s favorite activities. But when it’s time to move into a smaller home, either in a retirement community, assisted living facility, condominium or accessory dwelling, preparation is a must.
Barbara Zimmerman says she doesn’t like to be in the center of things. But, on this occasion, she had no choice.
On Dec.19, volunteers will walk among the headstones at Mount Olivet Cemetery, placing wreaths on the graves of veterans.
Alice Drayer was bitten by the horse bug early in her life.
Pete Plamondon Jr. is co-president of Plamondon Hospitality Partners, a hotel and restaurant company based in Frederick that owns 13 hotels, a…
When 82-year-old Carl Close needs a pick-me-up, he goes for a walk.Sometimes he strolls indoors, saying hello to his neighbors. Other times, h…
Organizing and downsizing definitely aren’t everybody’s favorite activities. But when it’s time to move into a smaller home, either in a retir…
Barbara Zimmerman says she doesn’t like to be in the center of things. But, on this occasion, she had no choice.
On Dec.19, volunteers will walk among the headstones at Mount Olivet Cemetery, placing wreaths on the graves of veterans.
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As the weather gets colder and the coronavirus pandemic intensifies across the nation, we’re also in the midst of the holiday season. What’s u…
Warren Dorsey’s mother used to tell her children that they should never say a negative thing about anyone else. It’s a lesson that Dorsey cred…
Members from four different Frederick County Rotary Clubs joined together Saturday afternoon to deliver two carloads of personal protective eq…
Jerry Miller’s itinerant early life helped him learn a valuable lesson that he applied to his later life.
For 36 years, Bob O’Neel worked as a purchase manager at Random House in Westminster.
Prime Time spoke with folks in downtown Frederick about how they are getting out of the house and resuming normal activities, if any, during t…
Ruth Onley doesn’t have any secrets for what it takes to live to 106 years old. But if she had to answer, she’d tell you it’s all faith and ha…
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Frederick resident Mary Morley said she would not be able to get to her doctors’ appointments if she didn’t have help—a common problem for man…
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Dr. Michael Schaden was a practicing veterinarian in Frederick County for over 47 years before retiring in October.
Residents at Montevue Assisted Living and Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick received a surprise Wednesday when three horses…
Guy Whidden has had his hair styled into a mohawk before — if only for a few hours.
Nursing homes and assisted-living communities have been instructed to bar visitors for weeks now — but whether they choose to admit residents …
Tena Charles is a strong woman with a great sense of humor.
Kriste Kidd, owner of Oasis Senior Advisors, was taking a client and her family through a tour of an assisted living community when she saw th…
Rob McCulley had been to the Weinberg Center for the Arts in downtown Frederick a couple of times. While there, he noticed two things: It was …
Many retirees or older adults who have a little extra time on their hands are finding new ways to put their strong work ethics, real-world exp…
Dr. Michael Schaden was a practicing veterinarian in Frederick County for over 47 years before retiring in October.
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