Have your parade-going days come to an end? Does the thought of staking out some real estate on St. Charles Avenue sound about as exciting as a colonoscopy? Though we would never discourage you from enjoying a good parade, the logistics can be a bit challenging, especially for those with limited mobility. Finding a safe …
One day you wake up and suddenly you don’t have quite as much pep in your step as you once did. Your legs may feel a bit heavy, and it’s more of an effort to get from point A to point B. Tasks that once felt effortless now feel sluggish and deliberate, almost as though …
For many people, adults especially, games are reserved for “free time”. We must intentionally set aside time to engage in a game of any kind. They’re often reserved for family game nights, vacations, inclement weather, or another special time. We can usually come up with a long list of chores that must get done before …
The season of giving is upon us. For most, it’s a joyous time of year spent with family and friends, partaking in fun activities, traditions, and memory making. The holiday season kicks off with Thanksgiving, a time when we gather together and give thanks for our many blessings. For some, the holiday season can be …
I think it’s safe to say we’ve officially sent the dog days of summer packing, and cooler temperatures are here to stay for a while! The hot and humid days are being replaced by cool and crisp autumn evenings, which can only mean one thing… FALL IS IN THE AIR! There seems to be a …
We’ve all heard the saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. Before you even speak a word, an opinion is already being formed, because more than 50% of a first impression is visual. Eye contact, a smile, body language, and overall hygiene play a large part in what others think …
There are countless quotes that echo the sentiment of “Home Sweet Home!”, many of these even made into signs, cross stitching, or artwork to adorn our walls. We spend time designing, creating, and building a home. We take what’s otherwise just a building, or a structure of sorts, and we pour our heart and soul …
Chances are you weren’t allowed to leave the dinner table as a child until you ate your fruits or vegetables. Vegetables, especially, tend to get a bad rap with people both young and old. Many people have a tendency to revert back to their inner child and can remember those long nights at the table, …
Self-confidence can often be the driving force in your mental (and physical) well-being. As you begin to age, some of the activities you previously engaged in are either no longer accessible or practical, leaving you with a void, or empty feeling. Additionally, health issues may arise that cause your self-confidence to decrease while negative feelings …
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“Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional!” Though it’s just one of the many cliches centered around aging, it holds a great deal of truth. For decades, getting older has been viewed as a negative part of life; people tend to focus on the pill boxes, walkers, wrinkles, aches and pains, and other …