If you haven’t yet found a way to be active while also being social, you can double your gains if you combine the two. We all know moving keeps us healthy, but the social aspects have been proven to make at least as much of a difference in our well-being as exercise. Check out these […]
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When Grandparents Are The Parents
If you were to combine the ingenuity of Batman’s gadgets with Superman’s super speed, grandparents would still outdo them on both counts. When they’re needed, grandparents “leap tall buildings in a single bound” with crafty crafts, extra hugs, and plenty of sugary-baked goods in tow. But when grandparents are asked to take on the responsibility […]
4 Tips For Visiting Your Loved One In A Facility
If you have a family member or friend living in an assisted living facility or nursing home, here are a few suggestions to help make yourself and your loved one more comfortable during visits. Contact the facility with specific questions or guidance on personal issues. P.S. Building Good Moments: (Part 3 of 3) The Power […]
Activities
Bring Nature Closer
The great outdoors. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which in turn encourages our brains to stay sharp against cognitive decline. So, whether you venture out into the […]
Balanced On A Floating Board
Picture this: it’s a quiet early morning on the river, cool water so glassy that it reflects the sky, disturbed only by your paddle dipping smoothly below the surface. This is paddleboarding as Perry Thomas describes it. It’s a sensory experience defined by presence, patience, and balance. “It feels like you’re suspended between two worlds,” […]
Health & Fitness
Fitness + Friendship = Pickleball
If you haven’t yet found a way to be active while also being social, you can double your gains if you combine the two. We all know moving keeps us healthy, but the social aspects have been proven to make at least as much of a difference in our well-being as exercise. Check out these […]
Bring Nature Closer
The great outdoors. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which in turn encourages our brains to stay sharp against cognitive decline. So, whether you venture out into the […]
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When Grandparents Are The Parents
If you were to combine the ingenuity of Batman’s gadgets with Superman’s super speed, grandparents would still outdo them on both counts. When they’re needed, grandparents “leap tall buildings in a single bound” with crafty crafts, extra hugs, and plenty of sugary-baked goods in tow. But when grandparents are asked to take on the responsibility […]
Wrapped In Crust: Large Quiche
Lots of comfort food starts with a crust, and we used one recipe to create four ways to eat yourself into sweet satisfaction. Here is option number three in our crust series: herb seasoned quiche cooked in one larger pan. We also made mini, bite size servings using a muffin tin. Click here for crust […]
Bring Nature Closer
The great outdoors. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which in turn encourages our brains to stay sharp against cognitive decline. So, whether you venture out into the […]
4 Tips For Visiting Your Loved One In A Facility
If you have a family member or friend living in an assisted living facility or nursing home, here are a few suggestions to help make yourself and your loved one more comfortable during visits. Contact the facility with specific questions or guidance on personal issues. P.S. Building Good Moments: (Part 3 of 3) The Power […]
Add These New Reads To Your Summer List
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer, out June 9 In this highly anticipated release from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a post-grad aspiring activist becomes an assistant to Baronessa Coco, a flamboyant, 92-year-old force of nature, at her residence in the Italian countryside. Together, they embark on a series of adventures to reunite the Baronessa with […]