Let’s Go On A Picnic! When I was a kid, I loved watching Yogi Bear and Boo Boo. Yogi’s penchant for pic-a-nic baskets was a source of entertainment to me and countless others. Yogi and Boo Boo’s antics also made...
Decluttering is Accident Prevention at its Best How many of you remember hearing your toddlers say, “I can do it myself!” You may have even heard these words more recently coming from the lips of your grandkids or great grandkids....
The Art of Decluttering Included in all the strange, unusual, and downright comical ‘holidays’ recognized by calendar makers (among others) is the holiday referred to as NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY, which is on July 15th. So, why not celebrate...
I feel relatively certain that anyone who reads this article knows who I am referring to when I say the GREATEST GENERATION, and what these people did to earn this distinction. We need to acknowledge, however, that with each passing...
Healing Power of Therapy Cats You’re probably familiar with therapy dogs visiting hospitals, schools, senior centers and nursing homes to help alleviate stress and provide comfort in times of need. But did you know that time spent with therapy cats...
Those Darn Cataracts We’ve all heard the word ‘cataract’ and we all know it has something to do with our eyes. But how many of you know what a cataract actually is? Answer: A cataract isn’t so much of a...
Safety Awareness Equals Safe Living If you don’t tell a toddler about the dangers of crossing the street without your help, you can’t scold them for doing so. Likewise, you can’t become frustrated with your elderly parents or grandparents for...
Elder Abuse…a Sad and Tragic Reality As a grandchild who was my Granny’s caregiver for many years, I cannot fathom why anyone would even consider harming an elderly person in any way, shape, or form. But it happens. And sadly,...
June is the Month for Fathers June is the month in which we celebrate and remember many things—things like Flag Day, the first official day of summer, and Father’s Day. Father’s Day, in my opinion, doesn’t get the same amount...
From a Senior Mom to Her Children I have known a plethora of ‘senior moms’ over the years. Technically, I am now part of that tribe. Therefore, I know of what I speak (or write). I know that the thoughts...