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Growing up I remember how much I enjoyed going to my grandparents. We visited often and they lived nearby until my teen years.  They were both so special to me. I loved exploring their yard as a child back in the days when kids were free to roam. All the kids loved going and spending … Read more

Honored to be trusted and named to handle all the affairs of a loved one or friend upon the end of their life? Congratulations – you are now an executor! When the one who put her or his trust in you passes away and the time comes for you to do your duty, the reality … Read more

Movie time has long been a family tradition for many, with multiple generations sharing big screen laughs, tears, fright and adventure. Movies and the theater experience have changed over the years, but family time at the movies endures. Since the advent of sound in film, though, those who are deaf and hard of hearing have … Read more

Technology – really what it can mean to our lives – is amazing. There are things happening in the field of healthcare every day using technology to make our lives and health better. Yet another highly anticipated technological wave of the future is poised to make a difference in how our doctors diagnose and treat … Read more

Someone dies from melanoma (skin cancer) in the U.S. each hour! Don’t let someone you love (or yourself) be part of that statistic. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than two million people diagnosed annually. In fact, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year … Read more

Living a good life and being as healthy as possible — that’s what we hope for our senior loved ones. Are they achieving that, though? The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Is your senior thinking that … Read more

Read a good e-book lately? According to a new study by the Pew Research Center Internet & American Life Project, there has been a significant rise in the number of adults reading e-books and owning e-readers. You are probably shaking your head right now saying…”I knew that”! In fact, the study indicates one-fifth of American … Read more

Fire! Something we don’t want to even think about in our homes but something that happens too often in seniors’ homes, especially those whose memory and/or physical capabilities are challenged. We can, and should, take steps to reduce the risk of home fires but can’t count on eliminating them totally. The potential for lost lives … Read more

Online payment systems and e-bills are great, aren’t they? Now we can quickly shift money from our own accounts to those who we owe money with just a few clicks — no need to write a check or lick a stamp much any more! Even when we do get paper bills and pay with a … Read more