This spring, plan some family time in the great outdoors – coat-free and ready to soak up some vitamin D! According to the National Park Service, walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation. And one-on-one grandkid/grandparent time spent in the sunshine walking or skipping through grassy paths and tree-covered lanes allows for deeper connections […]
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For Those Who Care – A Caregiver Handbook (Part One)
This is a discussive and supportive space for those who are caring for their loved ones. As caregivers, we collectively remember that not everything has a solution, but most things can be improved. Q&As: Q: My dad won’t take his medicine on time, and it is making his health problems worse. A: This is a […]
One Daughter’s Story: And Why She Is Glad She Uprooted Her Life
When I arrived, Dad was still in the neurological unit of the hospital. He had a left hip replacement after he fell and broke his hip. At some point, he also suffered a stroke that took away the use of his left arm. I had just driven my 2 cockapoos and my cat 800 miles […]
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Take The Grandkids On A Spring Flower Hike
This spring, plan some family time in the great outdoors – coat-free and ready to soak up some vitamin D! According to the National Park Service, walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation. And one-on-one grandkid/grandparent time spent in the sunshine walking or skipping through grassy paths and tree-covered lanes allows for deeper connections […]
A Spring Day Trip In The Heart Of The Bluegrass
Horse farms abound in the Lexington area. Horse Country’s website, visithorsecountry.com, will guide you to the many farms in the area, highlight what you can expect to see and do at each farm, and allow you to book a tour. The 900-acre Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington is a great farm to visit if you […]
Health & Fitness
Take The Grandkids On A Spring Flower Hike
This spring, plan some family time in the great outdoors – coat-free and ready to soak up some vitamin D! According to the National Park Service, walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation. And one-on-one grandkid/grandparent time spent in the sunshine walking or skipping through grassy paths and tree-covered lanes allows for deeper connections […]
Thin Skin: Handle With Care
Aging is the biggest culprit behind skin that sags, wrinkles, and even tears. “Over time, your body loses collagen and elastin which results in less support for the skin,” says Shannon McAllister, board-certified dermatologist with Associates in Dermatology. Factors such as genetics, medications like prolonged topical steroid use, and sun exposure can also contribute to […]
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For Those Who Care – A Caregiver Handbook (Part One)
This is a discussive and supportive space for those who are caring for their loved ones. As caregivers, we collectively remember that not everything has a solution, but most things can be improved. Q&As: Q: My dad won’t take his medicine on time, and it is making his health problems worse. A: This is a […]
A Comedy And A Crime-Thriller – Two Series We Are Watching Now
Scarpetta, Amazon Prime Video, out March 11, 2026 Adapted from the series of bestselling novels by Patricia Cornwell, this crime-thriller TV series stars Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist who uses science and intuition to solve complex murder cases. Co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Ariana DeBose, the series adaptation follows a dual […]
One Daughter’s Story: And Why She Is Glad She Uprooted Her Life
When I arrived, Dad was still in the neurological unit of the hospital. He had a left hip replacement after he fell and broke his hip. At some point, he also suffered a stroke that took away the use of his left arm. I had just driven my 2 cockapoos and my cat 800 miles […]
A Spring Day Trip In The Heart Of The Bluegrass
Horse farms abound in the Lexington area. Horse Country’s website, visithorsecountry.com, will guide you to the many farms in the area, highlight what you can expect to see and do at each farm, and allow you to book a tour. The 900-acre Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington is a great farm to visit if you […]
Navigating Uncharted Waters Of Caregiving
When you are thrust into caregiving, as many of us are, it requires learning on the job. My parents have been in need of some level of caregiving support for 20 years. First, my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. My mother cared for him at home for many years. She hired a little help […]