Our first pet is often the most memorable one – a fluffy animal, a fish won from a game we played, or maybe something unusual like a reptile or amphibian. For those who love animals from a young age, it is not surprising that pets have remained our faithful companions throughout our lives. From our…
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If you’re looking to retire in Chesterton, IN, you’ll want to know about all you can experience here. Chesterton is one of the best towns to live in Indiana and is located in the north of Porter County. It is about 40 miles from downtown Chicago and a 2020 census estimates the population to hover…
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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Crime Prevention Council, safety and security of the elderly population is a big concern today. The baby boomer era is now becoming the seniors of today and these seniors are growing in numbers each and every year. It’s only natural that as this senior citizen…
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It can literally pay for seniors and families to understand VA benefits as there is the potential to garner thousands of dollars every month to help subsidize the cost of senior living expenses. Surprisingly, many vets are not aware of this significant funding that is available. With millions of veteran seniors in the nation, this…
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It almost takes the patience of Job to answer the same question your aging parents ask over and over again. But when it comes down to it, they literally forget they just asked you. Many of the adult children whose parents live here routinely ask about their parents’ forgetfulness. We respond that it is very…
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Downsizing As we reach a certain age, many of us feel a natural tendency to downsize our lives. With our kids grown and (hopefully) gone for good, we start to realize a certain accumulation of stuff that we had not previously been cognizant of. Rooms full of furniture, mementos, knick-knacks, you name it, it seems…
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8 Ways to Preserve Your Family’s History You see the commercials on television where people research their family history. They suddenly find out that Amelia Earhart is a long lost cousin. Let’s face it – it is not necessary to go centuries back to learn about your family, but you would like to at least…
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Does your diet stack up to these Centenarians? Does your diet stack up to these Centenarians? It is a known fact amongst centenarians internationally that “you are what you eat.” Diet is an essential component in order to achieve proper functioning of the body and mind. To preserve one’s energy, it is key to make…
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They’re some of the most heartwarming stories and images of this year so far: Families, friends and loved ones gathered outside the windows of beloved seniors, coming together to spread love and share words of encouragement.
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These three (3), pointed questions may foretell a community’s ability to safeguard its residents and maintain superior lifestyle quality, even in emergency situations like we’re facing today with COVID-19.
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