After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. 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 … [Read more...] about Bring Nature Closer
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Finding An Outlet For Creative Expression – With These Tech Tools
Whether you are working, retired, or caring for someone, finding an outlet for creative expression can be a great way to focus on what is important to you, connect on a deeper level with loved ones, and find a sense of peace from the chaos. Consider these tools as a source of … [Read more...] about Finding An Outlet For Creative Expression – With These Tech Tools
Check Out What We Did The Remaining Days Of Our Trip Back To The Big City! (Part 2 of 2)
My husband retired last year, marking a new transition for us. As we considered how to commemorate this milestone, our thoughts turned back to the early years of our careers, when we had each spent a considerable amount of time with assignments in New York City (he with … [Read more...] about Check Out What We Did The Remaining Days Of Our Trip Back To The Big City! (Part 2 of 2)
Living Large In A Small Space
The dream of a forever home is that it be used for decades of happy memories. Think about it — holiday dinners featuring smiling children and grandchildren passing the rolls and butter, playsets and pools in the backyard utilized during the warmer months, and glasses of sweet tea … [Read more...] about Living Large In A Small Space
When Sunset Brings On A Storm
The problems that occur when the sun goes down. Unless you care for or live with a loved one who has dementia, you may not know exactly what sundowning is. “[Sundowning] is a phenomenon where patients with dementia have behavioral disturbances that peak, that seem to get … [Read more...] about When Sunset Brings On A Storm