Mindfulness Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide
“It’s also helpful to realize that this very body that we have, that’s sitting right here right now… with its aches and it pleasures… is exactly what we need to be fully human,
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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Whether or not your relatives lived in Ireland during the Irish Potato Famine, it’s nearly impossible not to get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. This year, on March 17, celebrate the
What Seniors Need to Know About Heart Health
Contrary to popular belief, a heart attack isn’t always like what you see on TV, with an older man dramatically clutching his chest before falling to the ground. It can affect men and
Let the Good Times Roll: Celebrate Mardi Gras in Your Senior Community
In Louisiana, Mardi Gras is a big deal. It’s not only a legal holiday, it’s become a legendary part of the culture, bringing hundreds of thousands of tourists to the New Orleans French
Tips and Tricks for Beating the Winter Blues
It’s cold. It’s dark by dinnertime. And did we mention it’s cold? Even the most diehard fan of All Things Winter might occasionally feel the chilling effects of the season—disinterest, fatigue, tiredness, sadness—as
A Grandparent’s Guide to Halloween With Grandkids
Few holidays loom as large in a child’s life as Halloween. Candy, costumes, and parties – what more could a kid ask for? You may have left your trick-or-treating days far behind you,