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American Family Day

American Family Day This day has its beginnings in a one-year proclamation, which was signed by then-Governor of Arizona Raúl Héctor Castro. This proclamation declared August 7 as American Family Day. Many sources credit Arizona resident John Makkai as the...

August 2, 2022

Aging Parents Aging-in-Place Caregiving Health and Nutrition

Let’s Go On A Picnic!

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...

July 21, 2022

Decluttering is Accident Prevention at its Best

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Decluttering is Accident Prevention at its Best

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....

July 14, 2022

Aging Parents Aging-in-Place Caregiving Senior Home Safety

The Art of Decluttering

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...

July 7, 2022

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Thank You for Our Independence

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...

July 2, 2022

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Healing Power of Therapy Cats

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...

July 1, 2022

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Those Darn Cataracts

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...

June 24, 2022

Aging Parents Aging-in-Place Fire Safety Senior Home Safety

Safety Awareness Equals Safe Living

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...

June 17, 2022

Aging Parents Aging-in-Place Crime Prevention Senior Home Safety

Elder Abuse…a Sad and Tragic Reality

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 10, 2022

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June is the Month for Fathers

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...

June 3, 2022

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American Family Day

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Decluttering is Accident Prevention at its Best

The Art of Decluttering

Thank You for Our Independence

Healing Power of Therapy Cats

Those Darn Cataracts

Safety Awareness Equals Safe Living

Elder Abuse…a Sad and Tragic Reality

June is the Month for Fathers

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