With so much of our lives unfolding at home, the way our environment is designed directly impacts our health, safety, and happiness. Mental health thrives in an inspiring space. “Refreshing and redecorating a home brings new life to it,” says Shoshanna Portman, owner of Shoshanna Color & Interior Design. “It improves mood and brings inspiration […]
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Social Strategies For Solo Living
Human beings are social creatures. We need other people to share a story or a joke, unload our feelings, or give us a hug. That sense of belonging we get from our place in a social group, neighborhood, or community is essential to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Belonging allows us to feel safe, […]
Bedtime Blues
After a long day, who doesn’t anticipate falling into those soft sheets for a good night’s rest. This well-needed respite can be hard to come by. Nearly half of adults 65 and over report having problems falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. While it’s normal for older people to sleep less and wake […]
Activities
Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
A shared love of nature and education drew Kat Panther and Leslie Senn to their volunteer roles at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Both are volunteer naturalists in their 70s who lead guided hikes, host staff discovery stations, and help connect visitors to nature through a variety of hands-on experiences. The duo lead Midweek Nature Strolls […]
A New Adventure In An Old Indiana City
A day trip to Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County is the perfect outlet for a spring adventure. Whether you love history, delicious food, a quaint small-town square, or the great outdoors, you will find it here. Here are a few charming places I recommend in downtown Corydon. Precious Lather was started in Southern Indiana by […]
Health & Fitness
Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
A shared love of nature and education drew Kat Panther and Leslie Senn to their volunteer roles at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Both are volunteer naturalists in their 70s who lead guided hikes, host staff discovery stations, and help connect visitors to nature through a variety of hands-on experiences. The duo lead Midweek Nature Strolls […]
Finding Your Way Through Grief: What to Expect from Yourself and Others
It might be better to think of grief as a swinging pendulum rather than specific stages that every person will go through as they process their loss, says Amy Sloboda, manager of the Grief Counseling Center of Hosparus Health. There may be occasions in the grieving process when sadness, anger, or anxiety are felt more […]
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Social Strategies For Solo Living
Human beings are social creatures. We need other people to share a story or a joke, unload our feelings, or give us a hug. That sense of belonging we get from our place in a social group, neighborhood, or community is essential to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Belonging allows us to feel safe, […]
Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
A shared love of nature and education drew Kat Panther and Leslie Senn to their volunteer roles at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Both are volunteer naturalists in their 70s who lead guided hikes, host staff discovery stations, and help connect visitors to nature through a variety of hands-on experiences. The duo lead Midweek Nature Strolls […]
Vacations That Heal
Picture your dream vacation. Are you in the mountains or by the sea? Are you fishing in a beautiful stream or walking a wooded path? Perhaps you’re whale-watching in the Pacific Northwest or snorkeling in the Caribbean. A vacation is a chance to step away from our daily responsibilities. It is an opportunity to refuel in body and […]
Bedtime Blues
After a long day, who doesn’t anticipate falling into those soft sheets for a good night’s rest. This well-needed respite can be hard to come by. Nearly half of adults 65 and over report having problems falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. While it’s normal for older people to sleep less and wake […]
What’s Left To Explore? – The Skies
Having grown up in Seneca Gardens, Pat MacDonald would regularly sneak over to Bowman Field to watch planes take off and land. He says he was an “ADHD kid, very mechanically inclined, and fascinated by how planes could take off and fly around.” It’s no wonder, then, that he got his pilot’s license to fly […]