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Take a Hike! To Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
By Nick Thomas Considering its vast area, it might be surprising that Texas is

Easily Spot Romance Scam (rose) Red Flags
Submitted by CEFCU Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – a day dedicated

The Gift of Care How Home Care Enhances Senior Living
Submitted by Snyder Village As we age, the simple joys of life — remaining

DASH Diet Named Best Heart-Healthy Diet and Best Diet for High Blood Pressure Diet in 2025
WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has secured 14 top spots, including being the

How to Elevate Your Lunch With Comforting Staples
Savory and satisfying, comforting ingredients can transform simple recipes into mouthwatering meals. As temperatures fall,

Choosing the Right Retirement Community
A Guide for Families of Seniors Submitted by Snyder Village Selecting a

7 Must-Have Items for Those Aging in Place
Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. Here are seven items that every senior citizen

New Years Resolutions
Why They Fail & How You Can Succeed “The new year stands before us,

Tasty Twists on a Traditional Holiday Treat
2 Red Velvet Variations of Seasonal Sweets Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this

Stay Up-to-Date on Common Scams
Submitted by CEFCU Holiday shopping is in full swing, and it’s a prime time

Is It Time?
Key Factors for Deciding on Assisted Living Submitted by EasyRetirementLiving.com Deciding whether to

The Spirit of Giving
Lutheran Hillside Village Bethel Place Memory Support By Alexander Germanis The end of the

Supporting Our Quilting Communities
By Rita Latour I have just completed the Illinois State Shop Hop. It was two

Simple, Flavorful Fall Dessert
If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward

Sharing First-Hand Accounts of Military Service
More than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War

Osteoporosis The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APRN, Select Care PLLC Osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become

Billy Dee Williams
By Nick Thomas As any devoted Star Wars fan can deduce, the title of Billy

3 Signs You Are Ready for Retirement
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group It seems that since we were toddlers, the words

Kickstart a Spring Fitness Routine
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and for many,

Sharing Is Caring
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance At least twice a month, I do my family’s household

Warm, Pop-able Treats Perfect for Sharing
On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and

Travel Trends
Discover the Latest Travel Trends In a Surprising Spot Nestled between the Tennessee River and

Fall in Love With Your Partner All Over Again
By Kimberly Blaker It likely comes as no surprise that keeping the romance alive in

Resolve to Help
By Carol Timms, Health Alliance This time of year, we often reflect and develop

A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System
Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is

Benefits of Physical Activity
The benefits of regular physical activity occur throughout life and are essential for healthy aging.

When You Exercise Your Body, You Can Boost Brain Health, Too
Physical fitness is important as you age, improving strength, flexibility, and balance. Research shows that

What Really Happened
By Deb Austin Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not

Through the Eye of My Needle- Lagniappe
One of my favorite words and ideas from my adopted New Orleans home is Lagniappe

Shopping Small Businesses
By Faye Andris December is that time of the year when we automatically start to

Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Seniors
By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double

Apps You’ll App-reciate on Your Next Trip
From planning your next getaway to managing your vacation budget, there are myriad apps you

Have Yourself Merry Memories
By Sandra Dempsey Post The expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder” was popularized in

Health Care Solutions for Rural Americans
Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. These top five causes

Job Search Tips for People Over 50
By Kat Boogaard, ZipRecruiter.com No matter who you are, hunting for a job can be

What Is Your Family’s Emergency Plan?
While the impact of winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans are affected