The cold and gray of the winter months can be hard for anyone, but they can feel especially grueling to individuals who are stuck in their homes without much interaction. Winter can also be hard on caregivers who can’t even get their loved ones outside for some sunshine. This … [Read more...] about Winter Readiness Guide: How to beat the cold, keep routines, and stay active
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Five Tips for Winter Landscaping
Let’s face it, our yards can look pretty barren during the colder months. Gone are the full trees and pops of perennial color, replaced with dead leaves, bare flower beds, and shades of gray and brown. So what can a homeowner do to maintain an attractive yard year round? Learn … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Winter Landscaping
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 to get to … [Read more...] about One Daughter’s Story: And Why She is Glad She Uprooted Her Life
Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
We are taught many lessons in life, but an important one seems to fall through the cracks — how to deal with a loved one suffering from memory issues. So, what steps should you take when your loved one is developing memory problems? Who do you turn to? Courtney Whitaker, former … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
Lunch Plus One (Holiday Style): Christmas Open House At Wakefield-Scearce/Science Hill Inn
Lunch Plus One is something to do for a simple outing with a friend or two or a relative. For Fall, Lunch Plus One combines a Christmas extravaganza and a scrumptious Southern-style lunch all under one roof. For this excursion, I recommend doing your browsing and shopping before … [Read more...] about Lunch Plus One (Holiday Style): Christmas Open House At Wakefield-Scearce/Science Hill Inn