Our brains are the command centers of our bodies — controlling emotions, movement, coordination, and essential functions. Prioritizing a healthy brain supports both our physical health and emotional well-being, which are key to staying independent as we grow older. Given the … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Your Mind
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Sharing The Gift Of Reading
You may have seen Little Free Libraries dotting neighborhoods throughout the city. These colorfully decorated, tiny houses on stilts are filled with books, making the joy of reading more accessible for everyone in our community. Started in 2009 by Todd Bol of Hudson, … [Read more...] about Sharing The Gift Of Reading
How This Granddaughter Engages Her Loved Ones And Manages Caregiver Stress
Natasha Reece has been acting as a caregiver for her grandfather, Jerry Whelan, who has frontotemporal dementia, since November 2020 after his wife, Alma, was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. The family looked into hiring outside help, but the costs were quite high. It … [Read more...] about How This Granddaughter Engages Her Loved Ones And Manages Caregiver Stress
Bustles To Blue Jeans – Check Out This Exhibit For Some Fashionista Fun
Soak up some history by placing this event on your summer calendar. If you love fashion, you should head over to the Filson Historical Society to see their exhibit called Bustles to Blue Jeans: Highlights from the Filson’s Fashion Archives, which runs until August 15, 2025. … [Read more...] about Bustles To Blue Jeans – Check Out This Exhibit For Some Fashionista Fun
Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
We are taught many lessons in life, but an important one seems to fall through the cracks — how to deal with a loved one suffering from memory issues. So, what steps should you take when your loved one is developing memory problems? Who do you turn to? Courtney Whitaker, former … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?