Caregiving: The first three steps for the caregiver
By Barbara Hinther I admitted I was powerless over dementia. Like the first step of the 12 steps in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, we have to accept we…
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The benefits of a pedicure
Think pedicures are only for people wearing strappy little shoes and taking social media photos of their feet on a tropical beach? Think again. When done…
Tech for seniors
When the pandemic forced most of us to turn almost exclusively to our devices for our day-to-day routines, seniors were no exception. And a generation…
Start with the ideal sleep environment
If you’re having difficulty falling and staying asleep, don’t reach for the sleep aids or call the doctor just yet — a few tweaks to your sleeping…
Choices (and prices) abound with vacuums
If you’re thinking about replacing your old, broken-down vacuum cleaner, get ready for a dizzying array of options at a huge variety of price points….
Your September landscaping to-do list
Summer comes to a close this month, and that means that it’s time to get back to work in the garden. With a little time and planning each fall, you can…
Keeping beaches clean starts with you
* Leave nothing on the beach. * Dispose of everything properly. Bring a trash bag to stow your trash, then properly dispose of the full bag. * Put drinks…
Group saves seals from horrible entanglements
The problem of ocean debris Group saves seals from horrible entanglements The ocean seems so big and that little fishing line seems so small, but a lost…
International Coastal Cleanup is September 18
Millions help in coastal cleanup More than six million people worldwide will help clean coastal areas in September. The effort is part of the…
Allergy season is the worst in decades
It’s not just your imagination: Allergies really have been more severe this year. Experts chalk this up to a variety of factors, including higher pollen…