Longevity
by Rita WaxonElk Run Assisted Living Community A long, healthy life is no accident. It may begin with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say,…
First Memory Café at Hopkins Library Offers Fellowship and Support
Are you caring for someone with dementia, or are you yourself dealing with it? Do you wish there was a way to talk to others with similar concerns? Now, there is a way. The…
New Tech Can Help Seniors Remain at Home
Augustana Care’s Learning Lab helps older adults stay in their homes longer and live more independently through the use of a variety of interactive technologies. The Lab offers hands-on education and opportunities to older adults,…
Waiting for the Light
An old farmer once said, “Everything you do in other seasons is an investment in winter.” When the radio clicked on this morning I heard that we will gain minutes of daylight, after the solstice,…
The Jewel of Christmas
I knew I was a grown-up when I checked into the motel in my hometown on Christmas Eve. My nostalgic thoughts of Christmas trees cut from the woods and Mom making sure she didn’t overcook…