On March 2nd, 2020 by Geoffrey
Our bodies are made of approximately 50% water. It is a well-known fact that in order to keep our bodies functioning properly, we need to constantly be replenishing that supply. On average, we lose about 2-3 quarts of water a day. This can vary depending on the time of the year, your activity level, and […]
Read More >>On February 24th, 2020 by Geoffrey
We are currently in the depths of winter. For some, that might be more noticeable than for others. The days are getting longer, the sun is coming out more, the temperature is starting to be above the 30s at least a couple times a week. It’s all so exciting! New life and springtime are just […]
Read More >>On February 17th, 2020 by Geoffrey
Exercise… Is it important? Or is it one of those things that only the extremely athletic and fit people should do? You know, the ones that run marathons or try out for the Olympics. That’s the view that a lot of people have about the word exercise. I’m not going to ever be an […]
Read More >>On February 10th, 2020 by Geoffrey
Our entire lives we hear about how important it is to eat healthy. For most of us, it’s something we hear and always wish we could improve on, but struggle to have the motivation to do so. Instead of thinking of how hard a lifestyle change can be, start thinking of how much better you […]
Read More >>On February 3rd, 2020 by Geoffrey
Have you ever noticed how little children get so excited about the smallest of things? You could be walking down the street with a child, and the child will reach down and get excited about something as simple as a shiny rock, or a leaf, or a bug. As adults, it’s so easy to be […]
Read More >>On January 28th, 2020 by Geoffrey
Going into an assisted living facility is a big decision, and one that should not, (and often cannot) be made on the spur of the moment. Many people will want to stay independent for as long as possible without being a burden on their families, so it makes assisted living a great alternative to […]
Read More >>On January 21st, 2020 by Geoffrey
Purpose is an important part of living a fulfilled life. Having a sense of purpose can help us through the bumpy patches and give us a reason to get out of bed on the days that it seems impossible to talk ourselves into that simple act. As human beings living on this planet, however, it […]
Read More >>On January 13th, 2020 by Geoffrey
As we get older, it is a fact of life that we will lose more people who are dear to us. It is a part of how life works. Those we've grown up emulating are getting older, those we've grown up with are aging. Many of our elderly friends and family have already lost a […]
Read More >>On January 7th, 2020 by Geoffrey
Most people do not ever think that they will need false teeth. Dentures may bring back memories of elderly people in by-gone eras, perhaps teeth on a bedside table with bubbles floating around them. No one wants to admit to needing teeth other than the ones they were born with and it can be […]
Read More >>On December 30th, 2019 by Geoffrey
Many people experience hospital visits in their golden years. Bodies begin wearing out and the struggle against certain ailments or diseases can be grueling. It is common for people in older age to go in because they've broken a bone, or had a stroke, or ended up with pneumonia that needed to be treated in […]
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