by Stefanie Small | Sep 19, 2017 | Aging in Place, Information
It may seem strange to think about welcoming grief–a process that is painful and difficult for most people–but in reality, this time of profound sadness can be remarkably meaningful and rewarding. As Queen Elizabeth II said, “grief is the price we pay for...
by Stefanie Small | Sep 4, 2017 | Aging in Place, Health
Falls are one of the most common and dangerous things that can happen to an older adult. 1/3 of people over the age of 65 fall once a year ½ of people over the age of 80 fall once a year 1/3 of most falls require medical attention 55% of all falls happen at home There...
by Stefanie Small | Aug 14, 2017 | Activities, Volunteers
What Do People Think Of When They Think Of Volunteers? Some of the words that come to mind are kindness, compassion, enthusiasm, necessary, irrepressible, magnanimous, angels, lifesavers and heroes. There is such power of any individual giving of their time in...
by Stefanie Small | Aug 2, 2017 | Aging in Place
If you want to feel better without taking medicine try exercise. Studies continue to support that exercise at any age provides multiple benefits- controlling and preventing osteoporosis, relieving stress, reducing heart disease, preventing diabetes and preventing...
by Stefanie Small | Jul 19, 2017 | Aging in Place
Remember those rectangle things with paper in them that had words written on the paper? Ah yes! Books! It seems that physical books are going way of the dodo, but when it comes to replacing them, the options are limitless! E-readers, or Electronic Readers, have...
