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Entering a Season of Gratitude
Thanksgiving Holiday Ideas to Live Healthy, Live More On average, Americans will consume between 3,000 – 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day, while the recommended average ranges from 2,000 – 2,600 calories (depending…
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Worries are for the Birds – Living the Good Life at Manor House
Bob Larkin has a lot of birds. Ospreys. Orioles. Eagles. They perch around his home, captured in moments of contented peace or high drama, each beautifully carved and painted by Bob himself.…
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Country House: REDEFINING SENIOR LIVING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
A vibrant new village of cottages, aimed to fulfill every need and want of today’s active older adults, is coming to Wilmington, Delaware, and with it, bubbling excitement over the future of…
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Start a Keyhole Garden
By Camryn Rabideau, food52.com I’m always looking for ways to make gardening more streamlined, so when I stumbled across the concept of a keyhole garden, my interest was officially piqued. These garden…
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Reduce and Rehome: What’s Your Life’s Theme?
By Jamie McPherson, Your Own Home Laura Gilbert, a professor and author from Minnesota, recently retired to help take care of her mother. Traveling frequently between her home and her mother’s in…
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What’s the Difference Between HDL and LDL Cholesterol?
Cholesterol frequently gets a bum rap, but it’s necessary for your body to function properly. Your body uses cholesterol to make hormones and vitamin D, and support digestion. Your liver generates enough…
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The Art of Photography
March 20th is the first day of spring! And what better way to welcome warm weather than to get outside and photograph Mother Nature in all her glory? These days it’s all…
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Planning Ahead to Age in Place
You’ve probably driven past one or more of these shiny, new-construction senior living communities that have been popping up in recent years and thought to yourself, “Wow, those sure don’t look like…
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She’s Living History
When Wilhelmina (Talbert) Benson joined the Saint Francis LIFE program in September 2018, her goal was to stay independent and remain living in her own home. Now celebrating her 102nd birthday, she…
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Keep Your Home Clean This Summer Without Breaking a Sweat
The last thing you want to do during the hot and humid summer months is clean your house. Even if you have air conditioning and aren’t afraid to use it (some people’s…
