Health + Wellness

Conquer Your Pain And Move Freely Again

Aging adults have a harder time recovering from injuries, old and new, due to having slower healing rates than younger adults. Your body’s ability to heal itself is influenced by several factors, many of which decline with age. One of the main changes that happens with aging is our ability to repair and regenerate cells drops significantly. This is due to many changes on a cellular level and results in slower or even incomplete healing. A second factor leading to reduced speed of...

Travel

All Hail, Vail!

Views, Villages And Vintage Vibes in Vail, Colorado Article by Chelsea Haynes Vail is vibrant, vast and versatile. Here are five reasons to make Vail a last-minute holiday getaway:  Heroic History  First inhabited by the Ute Tribe of Native Americans long before settlers moved West, the native inhabitants referred to Vail as ‘The Shining Mountains.’ By the 1870s, Colorado began attracting gold miners who later depleted resources but led to plans for a ski resort and first-ever US gondola...

Food + Beverage

Rizogalo (Rice Pudding)

Amalia Culinary Art Recipe: A Dish That's Comfort In A Bowl Article by Amalia (Amy) Pappas Loli | Photography by Amalia Pappas Loli ingredients (serves 6): 3/4 cup Arborio rice 1-2 cups of water Pinch of salt 4 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar  2 teaspoons vanilla extract Zest of an orange or lemon, optional Ground cinnamon  instructions: Step 1. Combine rice, water and salt in a pot and boil...

Education

She Lift Project

Podcast Regarding Stories, Struggles, Survival Tips From Successful Professional Women Article by Julie Brown Patton Podcast host Cynthia Kirkpatrick, CPA, CFP, hoped to put a microphone in front of positive-minded people to infuse the world with more wisdom, empathy and support, so she started the podcast 'She Lift Project' during July 2023. "I wanted to help talented women reach the top of their fields," she recalls. "If a ski lift takes people to the top of the mountain, then maybe a 'She...

Local Services

Thankful For Recovery

Celebrating Gratitude As Recovery Tool In Women’s Sober-Living Homes Article by Tia Tricamo This Thanksgiving season highlights the powerful stories of women in sober-living homes, where gratitude serves as a cornerstone of healing. Within these safe havens, women on their journeys toward sobriety turn inward, relying on gratitude as a vital tool in their recovery. One such resident, 22-year-old Michelle, stands out as a beacon of courage. Having survived unimaginable childhood hardships, she...

Arts + Culture

Helping Hand-Me-Downs

Foster Mom Helps Families Go From Surviving To Thriving Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson Thirteen years ago, Stephanie Suljak says she saw a need, well, another need. She already had been serving as a foster parent for several years, and had adopted two children. But then she started talking to social workers to find out where gaps in services to families existed, and what she could do to fill them. What she discovered turned into her founding her own social service agency that today serves...

Life + Culture

Annie's Hope

Assisting Those Grieving Via Non-Judgmental Atmosphere Filled With Compassion And Gratitude Article by Julie Brown Patton The Annie’s Hope organization is a legacy to a former patient of pediatric oncology nurse Becky Byrne, founder/executive director of the nonprofit. Becky says Annie was a young lady who never lost hope for her future, despite the health challenges imposed upon her by acute leukemia at the age of 12. When Annie eventually passed on during 1991, Becky says she knew she had to...

Health + Wellness

Key To Independence For Seniors

Advice Editorial: How Custom Exercise Program From Team Of Aging Specialists Helps Seniors Live In Homes Longer Article by Dr. Beth Templin | Photography by Katie Lentini What are people most thankful for as they age? "In my experience, people are most thankful for their health and independence as they age. Many people want to live in their homes as long as possible. When people start to lose their independence, this can be harder to achieve." Why do people lose their independence with...

Entertainment

Unique Gifting

Advice Editorial: Alternate Gift Ideas For The Holiday Season Article by Mel Boban The holiday season is officially on, and gifting is top of mind. We're all used to scrolling online, browsing the malls or hitting the local boutiques, but sometimes it's fun and unexpected to switch it up. If looking to surprise and delight recipients this year and to bring a new tradition to the season, offbeat gifting can be a great way to turn a new leaf on stale routines. 1. Pre-holiday surprise . For...

Health + Wellness

Top 5 Ways To Decrease Inflammation

Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to many of the common health issues experiences with aging including: Autoimmune diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers, Gastrointestinal diseases, Lung diseases, Mental health conditions, Metabolic diseases, Neurodegenerative diseases and Obesity.Fortunately, there are several natural strategies you can adopt to help manage and reduce inflammation. Here are five effective ways to...