According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in 10 people with dementia will wander. Even in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a loved one is at risk of getting lost, disoriented, or confused for brief periods of time — and may end up in dangerous situations. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about 3 Trackers for a Wandering Parent
Six Fall Soothers
By Quinn Fitzgerald As the cool weather starts to move in, it’s time to break out those things that make you feel cozy and comfortable. Here are a few suggestions on products that will fit the bill. Whether you’re shopping locally or at your nearest chain stores, we’ve … [Read more...] about Six Fall Soothers
Calm Your Mind + Strengthen Your Body
By Rachel Reynolds Although some of us want to hide when we hear the word “exercise,” all is not lost. There are innovative and elegant ways to stretch and relax in a class setting, and among these is the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Through fluid and gentle movements, … [Read more...] about Calm Your Mind + Strengthen Your Body
Eye Candy
By Aleta B. Gorter | Photo by Quinn Fitzgerald Herb Bradshaw can find beauty in the simplest and most mundane items. Eight years ago, while collecting cans as part of a family reunion cleanup, Herb decided to turn these shiny recyclables into mosaic art. By … [Read more...] about Eye Candy
Five Ways to Ease Foot Pain
By Bobbe Ann Crouch One of the most common sources of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. Under normal circumstances, the plantar fascia (the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes) … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Ease Foot Pain