Home Is the Nicest Place There Is
By 2030, every Baby Boomer will finally celebrate their 65 th birthday. More people than ever are deciding where they will be spending their hard-earned retirement years. Unsurprisingly, most say that they want to continue living independently and at home. After all, as Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote: "Home is the nicest place there is." The beloved children's author captured the simple fact that...Read More
No Joke! There Are Amazing Health Benefits to Laughter.
Have you ever been dwelling on something that was bothering you and you heard a loved one laughing? Suddenly, your mood is boosted, and your worries are lifted. Laughter is healthy and a powerful elixir for everyone, and older adults especially can benefit from the positive impact on your emotional and physical well-being for older adults. Laughter Really is the Best Medicine Injecting...Read More
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is officially Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The event started back in 1995 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. As the lung cancer community and the lung cancer movement grew, awareness activities increased. Therefore, it became apparent there was a need for a larger awareness campaign beyond just a day. On December 1, 2020, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution...Read More
Charcoal Toothpaste: Crazy Fad or Real Benefits?
Charcoal toothpaste may be something you’ve only recently noticed on grocery store shelves. Though it’s relatively new to American consumers, charcoal toothpaste has been around since Roman times. While there is still plenty of research ahead for its benefits, many people find that charcoal toothpaste is worth a try. What Is Activated Charcoal? ...Read More