February 26, 2010 in Home Improvement
Outdoor rooms continue to be rated as essential by homeowners, given they are extensions of interiors and add real estate value. Yet, designing outdoor living areas comes with its share of challenges. Understanding the basics from the ground up simplifies the process. The patio is more than a hard surface. It can serve as the ...
February 26, 2010 in Friends
Small town, big city, the suburbs or the country – no matter where you live, you’re part of a local community. Without realizing it, you can have a big impact on your community by the everyday choices that you make. And a thriving local community is good for everyone who lives there. Why You Should ...
February 26, 2010 in Golf
It’s not unusual for me to talk to golfers of all ages and gender who tell me they hate to practice. When they say this I of course ask, why? They’re response is varied but overwhelmingly the majority of the answers have to do with frustration centered on what exactly to practice. I mean has ...
February 26, 2010 in Entertaining
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are filled with dancing, green decorations, and Irish food and beer. This year, try something new and save a pint for the kitchen. Traditional St. Paddy’s Day favorites, like Irish stout and corned beef and cabbage, can be combined to make a delicious dish even better. Because beer pairs so well ...
February 25, 2010 in Caregivers
Stair lifts provide more than just a means of getting from the downstairs floor of a house to the upstairs–they also represent mobility and independence to an ageing generation. As time goes by, it is only natural that we find certain everyday activities, such as climbing the stairs, becoming increasingly difficult. For someone with limited ...
February 24, 2010 in Golf
Can I still improve my golf game? The short answer is yes! The complete answer is easier than one might think. The first thing, in my opinion is you must stop taking lessons! I know I probably almost lost all of you on that quick right turn, especially coming from a golf professional of 30+ ...
February 24, 2010 in Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Planning for the future basically involves a number of benefits. For one, it prepares you and your family for the inevitable. Aside from that, it allows you to formulate your decisions level-headedly. Then again, it is not unlikely for the task to become too emotionally charged at times, which makes it all the more fitting ...
February 24, 2010 in Budgets & Savings, Retirement Planning
The bleak economy, which has brought surging foreclosures, sinking property values, vanishing home equity and mounting job losses, is having a major trickledown effect on seniors and families providing caregiving for an aging loved one. Financial trends for seniors are emerging, such as the housing crisis. Homeowners 50 and older have been significantly affected by ...
February 24, 2010 in Health Tips
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. The good news is that there is much you can do to fight, as well as slow the progression of heart disease by simply following some heart-healthy lifestyle and diet habits. Here are six simple ways to protect your heart, from Elizabeth Somer, ...
February 23, 2010 in Caregivers
There comes a time in the adult lives of children when it dawns on you that you might have to step in and begin having a more active role in your parent’s lives, not as a child but as a caregiver. For every family, that time seems to come as a shock. It’s strange because ...
