Letters to the editor

Dear Editor:

I am a retired journalist who just read the March Beacon front to back when it arrived.

My response to your Publisher’s column is “Right on!” I agree writers and editors have a limited amount of time to compose an article (sometimes three a day!), but these time constraints equal inadequate reporting and a lack of critical thinking.

A course for students as you mentioned would be helpful.

Mary P. Felter Arnold, MD

enced much of what the article discussed.

A big part of my job as a caregiver is providing companionship to seniors who need socialization and support. I find the work I do to be very rewarding, and enjoy developing relationships with my clients, who are people I wouldn’t ordinarily meet in day-to-day life.

Some of my clients have become true friends — I am going to the theater with one of my clients. I also enjoy meeting the other caregivers, all of whom are active and civic-minded seniors.

Dear Editor:

I just read your March “From the Publisher” column on Critical Thinking and couldn’t agree with you more. Like law school with less pain?

Debbi Mack Columbia, MD

I enjoy the work I get to do every day, and the opportunity to serve the seniors in my community, while also financially providing for my family.

Sallie Lowe Laurel, MD

Dear Editor:

I can relate to your March cover article, “Don’t Retire; Reinvent Yourself.” I recently got a part-time job as a caregiver with Seniors Helping Seniors, and I have experi-

Dear Editor:

In your March issue, an article from Kiplinger details the various scams criminals undertake to impersonate a bank. This is followed by tips to protect oneself,