(Family Features) Chances are good that at some point during the holiday season, you’ll welcome guests into your home. Whether you lease or own your home, creating a cozy, festive setting for holiday gatherings can actually be quite simple, especially if you take on the project one room at a time. One advantage of seasonal … Read more
Thanksgiving for seniors is a time of remembering. That is especially true for senior citizens. We have experienced more than most. Some of those we love have gone on ahead. It is a time of looking back with gratitude at the previous year. It is one of America’s most treasured holidays and traditions. Thanksgiving is … Read more
(Family Features) Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, particularly children, may want things to be … Read more
(Family Features) During the holidays, no matter where you turn, you find food, food, and more food. From vendor treats filling the office breakroom to celebratory dinners with family and friends, virtually everything and everyone seems to be focused on food. For someone working to overcome an eating disorder, it makes the season anything but … Read more
Everywhere I look this week, I see a lot of turkeys! Some are people. Some are birds. I am also reminded of a lot of traditions. After all, Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. Some traditions unite. Some traditions divide. It is almost like politics. One of the most divisive traditions in our family is … Read more
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving party this year? If so, have you thought about making sure that you enjoy yourself? Unfortunately, when it comes to hosting a party, such as a Thanksgiving party, there are many party hosts who tend to worry more about their guests than themselves. While it is always important to make … Read more
(Family Features) Creating a crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece starts with choosing a flavorful, tender cut of meat. This year, you can make a holiday roast to remember with an elegant cut from Omaha Steaks paired with this Red Pepper Cranberry Sauce to elicit rave reviews from guests. Find more recipes and tips to create a holiday … Read more
(Family Features) One of the most difficult conversations in a person’s life typically takes place near the end of that life. Planning for a funeral can put an emotional strain on family members and friends. Some of the stress can be relieved when the most common questions have answers. Start by examining your options. While … Read more
Pets are good for our physical and mental well-being, Supporting pet adoption from local animal shelters is one of the most important things we do.
(BPT) – Movement is crucial to a person’s health, quality of life and independence. For some people, pain makes movement a challenge. Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek health care. Physical therapy by a physical therapist (PT) can help people move better and safely manage their pain. Who are physical therapists? … Read more