Lifestyle

At my house, classic TV is a given. My 93-yearold father-in-law enjoys watching reruns of westerns, Perry Mason, Andy Griffith, and Gomer Pyle. With these old favorites come commercials targeting an aging population: Medicare Advantage plans, reverse mortgages, and "miracle solutions" for neuropathy, with free consultations for the first 250 people who call!

Dear Readers: As the global pan- demic waxes, wanes, and threatens to wax again, we seem to be experiencing something of a hybrid existence as we try to serve our own health needs, while trying also to respect and protect those around us.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male in reasonably good health. I'm a moderate drinker, and I lift weights every other day. I have always been sexually active, as I've been married for 23 years to a beautiful woman I love, who is 19 years younger than me. In the past two years, I have had a very difficult gallbladder operation, along with bleeding ulcers and a stomach hernia operation. My sex drive has diminished greatly, and I have tried Viagra, Cialis and penile injections. Nothing gives me an erection!

Congratulations to John Duncan for being chosen to receive Donuts for Do-Gooders this week! John is the owner of Pizza Time and unfortunately wasn’t in to receive his donuts, but accepting on his behalf are (front row, from left) Arlie and Gabby and (back row) Steven, Matt, Edward and Lane. Affectionately known as “Duke” by his employees, – hence the sign in the background – John has been in business since 1984. According to Arlie, who nominated him, John is “a giver, and supports the community more than people know” and is a “behindthe- scenes kind of guy.” Arlie went on to say John supports area schools with donations as well as hosts fundraising nights at the restaurant. He is also an avid supporter of our veterans and boys in blue. On occasion, you can see John in the restaurant in the evenings, so drop on by to say, hi, congratulations and thank you. Pizza Time is located at 208 S. Main St. and is open from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Dear Amy: My husband and I recently celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary. We were both widowed and in our early- 50s when we met and married.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 years old. I had a hysterectomy in 1976 due to excessive vaginal bleeding, but I still have my ovaries. I have had hot flashes since undergoing menopause -- they usually last three to five minutes, and I have them about every two hours around the clock (which obviously interferes with my sleep).

Q: I’m worried about my grandmother because she was prescribed addictive pain relievers when she broke her leg and now I really think she’s hooked. Now, I don’t know where she’s getting her meds from. How should I handle this? She’s 73. -- Evan F., Jacksonville, Florida

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