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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Mary Mitchell

Columnist

Mary Mitchell is a columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times.

In this 2014 file photo, Jheneice Nickson and Tiffany Gaines give longtime customer, the Rev. Oscar Crear, a Janson’s hat. Crear wants mothers to pray to end violence.
Starting Over
Calling all prayer warriors — Your city needs you
Rebuilding the village that’s raising our children will take prayer — and accountability.
By Mary Mitchell
 
President Joe Biden, shown taking a bike ride in 2021, has been criticized for his age as he seeks another term for office.
Starting Over
Ageism has no place in politics
Longevity is a blessing, not a disability.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Given the choice between going into senior facilities or remaining in their own homes, many Chicago baby boomers are choosing to age in place.
Starting Over
Baby boomers aging in place dominate Chicago’s housing market
Seniors’ decisions to not move have affected the housing market, according to one research report.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Starting Over
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secrecy points to the stigma of prostate cancer
Even though prostate cancer is more prevalent, men still don’t want to talk about it.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Norman Lear
Starting Over
SuperAgers like the late Norman Lear show us how aging could be, with researchers now trying to learn more
SuperAgers and their adult children sought to participate in a study that aims to uncover why some people live so much longer than others.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Mai Whelan stands in front of a “Squid Game: The Challenge”-branded backdrop
Starting Over
Mai Whelan, ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ winner, is a real hero
Whelan overcame 455 competitors, most younger than her 55 years, to take home the multimillion-dollar prize.
By Mary Mitchell
 
“The Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner, who chose 70-year-old Theresa Nist as his bride.
Starting Over
Will the real ‘Golden Bachelor’ please stand up?
A messy report takes the shine off the popular reality TV show.
By Mary Mitchell
 
From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, seniors have an opportunity to either choose different health and drug plans or stick with the plans they have.
Starting Over
Struggling to choose a new Medicare health care plan? It’s not too late to get help.
No need to panic, even though Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is about to end.
By Mary Mitchell
 
Terry Savage.
Starting Over
Social Security’s grab to get back overpayments has to stop, Terry Savage says
The syndicated financial columnist wants to get Social Security to end its practice of halting benefits in overpayment disputes. And that’s just a start.
By Mary Mitchell