May is National Electrical Safety Month! Learn how you can keep your home safe with this special guest post from the Electrical Safety Foundation International.One of the most devastating experiences you can ever face, short of losing a loved one, is losing your home and all of … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Steps to Prevent Home Fires
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Learn from a master gardener this weekend!
Eamonn Cullen will host the first Lessons Learned Garden Tour this Saturday.Cullen learned to garden from watching his grandfather, who was head gardener at a seminary in Ireland. His garden today features plant communities compact enough for large groups and Cullen as he … [Read more...] about Learn from a master gardener this weekend!
4 Rules for Mature Makeup
Elizabeth Hutt from Z Salon & Spa gives us four tips on applying makeup for mature skin. Follow these rules to look your best with ease even after 60:The Eyes Have It: Stay away from frosted shadows. They generally reflect light and become imbedded in fine lines, drawing more … [Read more...] about 4 Rules for Mature Makeup
Sleep like a baby!
According to seniorliving.about.com, seniors need just as much sleep as younger adults, which means at least 7-9 hours per night. To help ensure you and your loved one are getting a peaceful night’s rest, try a few of these tips:Dr. Furman, vice-chair of Geriatric Medicine at the … [Read more...] about Sleep like a baby!
4 tips to improve your memory
Combat those "senior moments" with these 4 simple ideas:1. Fast 12 hours at nightThere is scientific evidence that substances called ketone bodies, which are produced when there are no carbohydrates to burn, may have a protective effect on the brain. If your last meal was at 6 … [Read more...] about 4 tips to improve your memory