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Large Print Books Make Reading Easy During Reading Month and Save Your Vision Month

March 5, 2024 — There really is nothing quite like curling up with a fascinating book! For some people, however, reading is a bit more challenging because of vision difficulties. Large print books offer a fantastic solution. They can be read comfortably without having to worry about eye strain. The text in most reading material is pretty small. It’s designed this... Read More

Lesser Known Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

March 5, 2024 — There have been many legends attributed to St. Patrick throughout the centuries. St. Patrick’s Day began as a Holy Day in the Catholic Church, but over the years this religious Catholic saint’s day has turned into a more secular celebration of the upcoming spring. Here are a few lesser-known facts about St. Patrick’s Day: The original... Read More

March is Craft Month: Knit a Dishcloth

March 5, 2024 — Knitting can be an easy and enjoyable craft for seniors, especially when the item is simple like a dishcloth. Experiment with colors or stitches for a personal touch. Whether kept or gifted, the satisfaction of making something special is priceless! Supplies: Knitting needles (size 7-9) Worsted weight cotton yarn (50-100 grams) Scissors Yarn needle Instructions:... Read More

March is Nutrition Month

March 5, 2024 — Healthy eating habits are easier to maintain with a well-rounded diet, and it’s easier to do than you may think. In fact, living a nutritious lifestyle can be easy and fun. Nutrition is about more than vitamins—it also includes fiber and healthy fats. Add healthy fats. Not all fats are bad. Foods with monounsaturated and... Read More

Tell A Fairy Tale Day

February 8, 2024 — Over the years, oral histories, myths, and legends have evolved to become known the world over as “fairy tales.” The origins of most fairy tales are rough around the edges, and would not be considered appropriate for children by today’s standards. Most of these stories would be more at home as ghost stories around a... Read More

National Cancer Prevention Month

February 8, 2024 — More than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed among adults aged 60 years and older. Cancer is usually caused by many different factors over time. This means that even later in life, there will be opportunities to prevent or delay the onset of new cancers. Medical research suggests that we can do more as... Read More

Fun and Easy Mardi Gras Celebration Ideas

February 8, 2024 — Mardi Gras (February 13), French for “Fat Tuesday,” is a time for revelry, music, and indulgence. Embrace the festive spirit of Mardi Gras with family and friends with these simple celebration ideas: Decorate Masks: Host a mask-making craft project. Create masks from paper plates or cardboard. Use feathers, sequins, glitter, markers, and other craft supplies to... Read More

February is Heart Month: Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease

February 7, 2024 — Several health conditions, your lifestyle, your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such... Read More

Lego Fun

January 5, 2024 — The word Lego is taken from the Dutch for “play well,” which is leg godt. The word is now synonymous to the whole world over for a toy which is well-recognized and loved by everyone. Many people own or have owned a bucket of Legos in their childhood, which is why many Lego collections are passed down... Read More

Short-Term Success Story

January 5, 2024 — Following my sister’s traumatic brain injury, the doctors told me that we had to find Rebecca a nursing and rehabilitation center. I had personally been told some horrible things about River Haven and initially said that I would absolutely not let her go there, but after asking tons of questions, I changed my mind and... Read More