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My home is in Minnesota, a place known for its friendly residents. Minnesotans smile often, hold doors for each other, and wish each other a nice day. We pride ourselves on what we call “Minnesota Nice,” a cultural stereotype described on Wikipedia…

National Grandparents Day is the ideal moment to show Grandpa how much he means to you. The right gift can convey your love and appreciation in a heartfelt way. Here are ten thoughtful gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile to his face…

I read a good book recently, titled, Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life. The main message of the book is that by taking time to pause and engage with your senses (seeing, hearing, touching, tasting)…

Medical alert systems for seniors are designed to provide emergency assistance and enhance the safety of the elderly, especially those living alone or who have health issues. These systems have evolved significantly, offering a range of features…

School’s out for the summer here in the UK. For most parents – and grandparents too – this is the proper end of the year. Even if your child isn’t changing schools, it is a crucial time of change; when they go back in September nothing…

To be perfectly honest, I am always on the lookout for challenges. Because of my history (and probably yours!), I feel ill-suited to placid times. I just know something terrible and unexpected is on the horizon. Somehow, the title of one of the very first crockpot…

I don’t know about you, but there have been different times when I’ve looked around my home and felt overwhelmed by the sheer clutter. Perhaps work kept me so busy that my house took a back seat in my list of priorities. This neglect has somehow turned into a level of hoarding. One day, you […]

If you’re of a certain age, perhaps you learned cursive writing, also known as script, a way of writing that’s almost extinct. It’s not being taught in most schools anymore, something I find disappointing. I love my cursive writing because I find it so much faster…

Daily activities become increasingly challenging with aging. Simple tasks such as opening a jar or bottle and getting in and out of the car become harder without assistance. Assistive technologies are helpful devices and tools to help older adults…

I worked in non-profit organizations (NGO’s) for over three decades and, for the most part, enjoyed the time spent with the volunteers that came in to help. I believe that anyone who provides their time and intelligence to an NGO, without financial…