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  • New Year, New You! Fun Resolutions to Start Any Time

    New Year, New You! Fun Resolutions to Start Any Time0

    It’s a new year!  Tradition tells us the new year is the time for a fresh start. A time to reflect on the past and create resolutions to improve and change our lives. Resolutions like joining a gym, cutting back on social media, and substituting kale smoothies for the caramel macchiatos you drink several times

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  • Gifts for Older People

    Gifts for Older People0

    What are some good gift ideas for older people? And what can you give someone who has everything?  Those are questions that are top of mind for many of us during the winter holiday season. And they recur for other gift-giving occasions throughout the year. Choosing gifts for any adult can be difficult. But it

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  • A Crummy, Helpful Use for Postcard Mailers

    A Crummy, Helpful Use for Postcard Mailers0

    Postcard mailers have become a popular – and somewhat annoying – marketing tool. They’re something else you have to recycle. But there’s one way those postcard ads you don’t want can be helpful. Their thin, somewhat sturdy edges make them perfect for squeezing into thin openings  – like the little tiny space where your countertop

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  • Reacher Grabbers for High Shelves

    Reacher Grabbers for High Shelves0

    If you’re short like me, it’s difficult to reach high shelves in cabinets. When you need to grab the oatmeal or coffee from a high shelf in the morning or put away groceries when you get home from the store, it can be a real challenge. You may be able to stand on your toes

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  • Make Doorknobs Easy to Open

    Make Doorknobs Easy to Open0

    Do you have arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other issues with your hands and wrists? I do, and that makes doing some simple tasks really difficult — like opening doorknobs. Especially in the morning when I first wake up. The orthopedist I see for my hand problems suggested replacing the doorknob with a door latch

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  • Fall Prevention for Seniors: Safety Tips

    Fall Prevention for Seniors: Safety Tips0

    Fall prevention for seniors gets a lot of lip service, but unfortunately, we don’t always do what we should to avoid the risk. Falls are risky for seniors because they can have disastrous outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a leading cause of injury and death among adults 65

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