Winter Safety Tips

Winter Safety Tips Freshly falling snow and crackling fireplaces.  Pastoral winter scenes remind us of cozy restful times and yet they can also present their own unique dangers. When the weather starts to turn cold, it’s important to take some extra precautions to...

Light – Circadian Rhythms – Health and Well Being

Light –Circadian Rhythms – Health and Well Being Did you know that your tissues and organs have their own biological clocks?  Even more compelling is the fact that these clocks are coordinated and synchronized! The conductor of this grand synchronization is a ‘master...

Sleep Better to Live Longer

Sleep Better toLive Longer It has long been accepted that we need good nutrition and regular exercise to contribute toward our health and longevity. Did you know that quality sleep was just as important? We always think about sleep as being restive – and this is true....

Cognitive Reserve – Can We Beat Biology?

Cognitive Reserve –Can We Beat Biology? We know we are living longer — but are we living better?  Most would agree that it is not just about adding more years to our life story, it is about making sure those years enriching and rewarding. Too often, though, we know of...

Intergenerational Learning : What Is Old Is New Again

IntergenerationalLearning :What Is Old Is New Again Imagine young and old coming together to experience, learn, and share. Innovative new programming, or a dusting off of the way it used to be? With our aging population, we see emerging examples of intergenerational...