Recognizing a need for safer homes so that individuals can live there as they grow older is at the heart of every aging-in-place program across the country. New Directions Aging in Place has an innovative approach that not only includes physical home improvements but also the … [Read more...] about Brighter, Safer Spaces
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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 … [Read more...] about Bring Nature Closer
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. … [Read more...] about Add These New Reads To Your Summer List
Water Can Change The Atmosphere Of A Garden
If you have a little more budget and want something custom, there are many different options to make water a focal point in your landscape. This might be a small reflecting basin, a bubbling stone, a wall fountain, a pondless waterfall, or a narrow rill that moves water gently … [Read more...] about Water Can Change The Atmosphere Of A Garden
Water In The Garden
When summer arrives in full force, and full heat, many of us instinctively seek out water. We head to the lake, the pool, the ocean, or even the nearest splash pad, looking for relief. There is something deeply refreshing about water — the sound, the movement. Fortunately, you do … [Read more...] about Water In The Garden