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Garlic Artichoke Dip
Here is an easy recipe your whole family will love this holiday season! 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled (I use 8 or 9) 2 cans (8 ½ oz. each) artichoke hearts, drained (I use 2 cups of marinated hearts) 1…
5 Tips To Help Seniors Enjoy The Holidays
Find community: When researchers study the areas around the world in which people live the longest, time after time they find that they have one thing in common: community. The holidays are a great time to make an extra effort…
How To Celebrate The Holidays With Family Near and Far
Did you know that according to a recent study, only 33 percent of adults with children and 29 percent of adults without children said that the location of family members is important? Today, more and more families are separated by…
Helping Your Loved One Battle The Holiday Blues
For many, the holidays are the happiest time of the year. But for others, the winter can be a difficult time. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects as much as 10 to 20…
Caregiver of the Month: Lorna
Each month, we highlight one of our outstanding caregivers who has given extraordinary services to our clients. This Caregiver of the Month is very well deserved. This month's honoree is Lorna. Lorna is not only caring and reliable, but she…
A Conversation With Randee Smith – Geriatric Care Manager
A Conversation with Randee Smith by Koko Kawasaki, M.A., Gerontology “I have a very strong background in logistics management. At age 3, I stood in front of the door and asked my mother my checklist of questions: Do you have your…
