What can you do to be safer on the road and more comfortable with driving? The main components to consider for safe driving include vision, reaction time, and mobility. Each of these can be improved with regular maintenance and attention. Here are a few suggestions from Lynda … [Read more...] about How to Be Safer on the Road
He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
The scent of cut wood and sawdust let me know immediately that I am in a woodworking studio. It’s 97 degrees outside, but this subterranean world of planks and shavings is a few degrees cooler. I visited with Ted Harlan at his shop/classroom/studio located in the lower level of … [Read more...] about He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
Eliminate the Clutter from Your Mind
My wife and I are constantly getting rid of the clutter from our home which always allows space for new and exciting things to appear. I’ve learned that whether we’re talking about clutter that’s physical, paper, electronic, or mental, its defining characteristic is that it’s … [Read more...] about Eliminate the Clutter from Your Mind
Finding Peace in a Paintbrush
Mary Annette Bizmaier, 71, understands that keeping the hands busy is often a key component to survival. In the two most trying experiences of her life, a divorce and a battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Mary Annette flocked to working with her hands in order to quiet her … [Read more...] about Finding Peace in a Paintbrush
4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
What can you do to ensure that an older person keeps up with her daily grooming habits? Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. The sense of smell diminishes with age so … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Caregiver Solutions