According to the National Institutes of Health, older adults are especially vulnerable to the cold: “Their body’s response to cold can be diminished by underlying medical conditions, some medicines, and aging itself. As a result, hypothermia can develop in older adults after even … [Read more...] about Bundle Up: Personal Gear Tips To Stay Warm
Grandparents Doing Cool Things: Making Memories With Pancakes
From cheering them on at a basketball game to hosting an impromptu slumber party, there are many ways for grandparents to have fun with their grandchildren. Some grandparents take it further - finding ways to share their talents with interactive creations. Today’s Transitions is … [Read more...] about Grandparents Doing Cool Things: Making Memories With Pancakes
Meditation is Replacing My Medication
Frustrated by the auto-refill robot at my pharmacy, I started to look at ways to improve my health that might help get me off prescription medications. For years I’ve taken medicine for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and a host of special vitamins to enhance my bones so I … [Read more...] about Meditation is Replacing My Medication
Puppy Love: What a Lonely Woman Learned From Her Dog
A wedding at which I officiated 10 years ago remains in my memory. It wasn’t really the wedding ceremony but the conversation I had with the bride before the ceremony. We were sitting in the bride’s room going over the final ceremony details. When I congratulated her on her big … [Read more...] about Puppy Love: What a Lonely Woman Learned From Her Dog
Tasty and Healthy Food Swaps
Eating food that has a lower glycemic index (GI) can help you feel better and ward off disease. We have found a few easy swaps or additions to some foods you normally eat to give your body less of a sugar rush and more of the energy you need. Then try this awesome recipe for … [Read more...] about Tasty and Healthy Food Swaps