Even with these options and strategies, there will come a time when driving is no longer the best idea. “Chronological age is not a predictor,” says Lynda Lambert of AAA. “What counts is performance, as well as physical and mental fitness.” It may be obvious when the time comes, … [Read more...] about How Do You Know If It’s Time to Hang Up Your Car Keys
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Working with Wood is a Meditation of Sorts…
Let us introduce you to the rhythmic and meditative skill of fine woodworking. Ted Harlan has been using hand tools to fashion pieces for almost 30 years. His student Louie Prestigiacomo, is new to the craft and enjoys creating useful items by hand. Louie Prestigiacomo is no … [Read more...] about Working with Wood is a Meditation of Sorts…
Aesthetic Treatment: Face Lift
For some, looking as young as they feel means a full facelift. “Surgery is the treatment for loss of elasticity, and that’s when we do our facelifts. The surgery takes approximately three and a half hours, and we’re turning that clock back 10-15 years,” says Dr. Chet Mays a … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Face Lift
Caregiver Tip: Slip Proof
Create a No-Fall Zone “Use a non-skid mat in the shower with a portable shower chair and a raised toilet seat with arms as needed. Night lights are important to give good visibility when up at night or going to the bathroom. Attach a removable side rail to the bed and consider … [Read more...] about Caregiver Tip: Slip Proof
He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
The scent of cut wood and sawdust let me know immediately that I am in a woodworking studio. It’s 97 degrees outside, but this subterranean world of planks and shavings is a few degrees cooler. I visited with Ted Harlan at his shop/classroom/studio located in the lower level of … [Read more...] about He Creates Instruments Out of Wood