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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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 […]
Dinner Dilemma Solved
What’s for dinner? It’s a question that gets asked over and over again, and one that can cause anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. We must eat, but the constant need to come up with meal ideas and prepare them can be overwhelming. When you hit dinner-making decision fatigue, it can lead to poor choices and a […]
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
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,” […]
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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 […]
Dinner Dilemma Solved
What’s for dinner? It’s a question that gets asked over and over again, and one that can cause anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. We must eat, but the constant need to come up with meal ideas and prepare them can be overwhelming. When you hit dinner-making decision fatigue, it can lead to poor choices and a […]
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,” […]
Celebrate One Of The Last American Revolution Battles In This Kentucky Town This Summer
What plans do you have this summer? For the history buffs, go to this Kentucky town and learn some interesting American Revolution facts and more. Celebrate the Semiquincentennial This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And no matter how old you are, there are always things to learn […]