Disaster can strike at any time, in any place. Of course you hope that it will never happen to you. But it’s still best to be prepared. Ideally, you should have an emergency kit stashed in your car and a larger store of supplies in your home. Here’s everything you …
Read MoreA housecleaning service can be a wonderful thing. You’ll get to skip the chores you don’t like and have more time to do things you enjoy. If certain household tasks have become challenging for you, a housecleaner can take them off your plate. But it can be overwhelming to invite …
Read MoreAs you grow older, many things change. Your sleeping habits aren’t immune from the march of time. In fact, many people find that they wake up more often during the night, get by on fewer hours of sleep, or feel the need to take more frequent naps. While everyone’s needs …
Read MoreWe’d all like to live longer, happier lives. But how do you make it to 100 or even 110 years old? These super-centenarians reveal the lifestyle habits that helped them reach their impressive birthday milestones. Brain Teasers and Wine Alida Victoria Grubba Rudge, a native of Brazil, lived to the …
Read MoreAccording to the World Health Organization, about 15 percent of adults over the age of 60 suffer from some form of mental illness. All too often, however, their changes in mood and behavior are dismissed out of hand or chalked up to the aging process. As we care for elderly …
Read MoreBetter mood, better memory? It sounds so simple, and yet researchers have found that it’s true. A recent study in Cognition & Emotion claims that seniors aged 63-85 who were given a gift and thank-you card performed better on tests involving memory and decision making. Here’s how to boost your …
Read MoreWhether you’re a lifelong gardener or someone who is just starting to play in the dirt, there’s good news. Gardening offers a huge range of health and wellness benefits. Let’s dig in—if you’ll forgive the pun—and discover all the ways gardening gives back. Fresh Food Okay, this might be a …
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