Aging Gracefully: What do I Need to Know?
By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor® As we near our Retirement years, many of us start to wonder are these really the “best years of our life?” Maybe your health is not what you had hoped it would be or you are not in a good place financially. How do you make the […]
Cedars of Lebanon: A Forever Place to Live
By Alexander Germanis It’s no secret the cost of living has gone up dramatically in the last few years. Any visit to the grocery store or paying just about any bill reflects this economic swing. Most people, unfortunately, cannot just look the other way when it comes to increasing costs. Many seniors, especially, live […]
Does Medicare Remind You of Alphabet Soup?
By Tamia R. Banks HSM BA, LPN, CMCN, Senior Solutions Broker Doesn’t Medicare remind you of Alphabet soup? There’s A, B, C, and D. Then you may hear some talking about supplemental plans A, B, D, G, K, L, M, N, and F for those that are eligible, it’s just confusing. Being able to […]
How to Pick Plants That Will Thrive in Your Climate
When choosing what kind of plants to put down in your yard, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights. You may pay less attention though to understanding your plant’s hardiness zone and all the ramifications that come […]
9 Ways to Support Mental Wellness
When it comes to overall wellness, focusing on mental health is critical, especially for older adults, according to experts. “As people age, they may experience stressors such as serious illness, losing close friends and family members, managing life on a fixed income, and coping with concerns about their own mortality. While seniors may show resilience […]
St. Francis Woods Concentrate on Life
By Alexander Germanis Anyone who sits through the credits of a movie will see the shocking number of people who did nothing to actually create the film, but instead supported the people who did. Directors, producers, actors, and others all enjoy the help of aides, drivers, and assistants who handle many of the more […]
Kickstart a Spring Fitness Routine
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and for many, a desire to spring into new activities, including exercise. If you’re ready to kickstart a new fitness routine, here are three tips to help you get started. Find What Motivates You Are you itching to get out into the […]
Guilt-Free, Superfruit Snacking
Sweet Treats Made to Permissibly Indulge For many, enjoying a small indulgence can serve as a reward for a job well done or a mood-boosting pick-me-up. In fact, mindful snacking is on-trend for a majority of consumers. With today’s changing palates and the growing demand for sour, less sweet foods and beverages, a superfruit like […]
Billy Dee Williams
By Nick Thomas As any devoted Star Wars fan can deduce, the title of Billy Dee Williams’ new autobiography, “What Have We Here?” released in February, is a nod to the actor’s most famous character – Lando Calrissian. The smooth-talking caped space smuggler first greets Princess Leia with that line in the1980’s “The Empire Strikes […]
10 Healthy Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Research shows that healthy behaviors may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help reduce the risk of dementia. A recent poll reported that retired Americans fear developing dementia more than any other condition. While some brain changes are inevitable as we age, there is a growing body of research to suggest that adopting healthy […]
