Health + Wellness

How To Talk With Your Aging Parents About Their Long Term Care

Maybe you’ve noticed Mom forgetting to turn off the faucet after washing dishes or Dad having difficulty using stairs. You think it might be time to talk to them about finding some additional help, but you don’t know the best communication techniques to use. If your aging parents are accustomed to living independently or are tenacious (to say it nicely), it can be challenging to convince them to get some help at home. You and your parents have common goals: aging comfortably and maintaining...

July 2024

Health + Wellness

Advocating Care for Your Aging Parent

Family caregivers often accompany their parent to their doctor appointments and possibly even sit in the exam room with them. It is important to be prepared, especially when you are advocating care for someone else. Below are 12 suggestions on what to do before, during and after a visit with the doctor.article.BeforeMake sure your loved one has a release of information signed in their medical records.Pack a go-bag that includes a list of your loved one's current medications and a change of...

July 2024

Health + Wellness

Home Care vs. Home Health Care – What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard the saying: “Home is where the heart is.” Between the familiarity, the memories and the sense of independence – it’s not a surprise 9 out of 10 older adults want to live in their homes for as long as possible. However, to age in place, seniors often need assistance.Help may come in many forms – from family and friends to professional services. Here are some of the types of in-home care older adults may need to remain in their homes.Home CareThere are two main types of...

July 2024

Health + Wellness

Tips for an Effective Telemedicine Appointment for Older Adults

More and more states are beginning to open after relaxing rules and regulations regarding which businesses can open and how many people can gather at one time. For many states, this may include doctor offices. However, doctor offices may still offer telemedicine appointments. These can be beneficial to family caregivers because:It limits older adults' exposure to viruses, such as COVID.It's easier to set up. For example, family caregivers don't have to worry about transferring their loved one...

July 2024

Health + Wellness

Science Proves the Effectiveness of Music

Music is primal to life and expressed by each of us every day whether through dancing to a favorite tune, keeping rhythm with a pencil or remembering a special time when hearing a forgotten melody. It is central to our lives and is embedded in our culture defining how we acknowledge milestones, rites of passage and celebrations as well as providing comfort, transformation and inspiration. Music links us to our world and provides a pathway back to our past. A number of research studies have...

July 2024

Health + Wellness

Keeping Seniors Engaged Virtually

Maintaining social relationships becomes more crucial for general health and well-being as people age. However, it might be difficult for seniors to maintain social engagement when they reside in a different town than their loved ones. Fortunately, technological developments have made connecting online with others simpler than ever. And with the help of in-home care, seniors can easily communicate with loved ones. Continue reading to learn ways to interact with seniors online to provide them...

July 2024

Travel

Safari Dreams

Plan A Bucket List Adventure with Hidden Gem Travel Article by Susan Wilson | Photography by provided by Hills of Africa If you’ve been dreaming about your next bucket list vacation, you’re not alone.  We’re experiencing a travel boom coined ‘revenge travel’ since the end of the pandemic.  I should know as I feel this boom every day as a professional travel advisor. I specialize in premium to luxury global travel and design custom vacation itineraries that elevate the travel experience.    In...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Step Out of your Comfort Zone, Be Adventurous

Explore Unique Wines with Kindred Spirits & Wine Article by Monica Mcall | Photography by Provided by Kindred Spirits & Wine An adventurous person is eager to try new things, explore, learn, and expand their horizons. Whether it is food, travel or wine and spirits, stepping out of our comfort zone to experience something different can be exciting and rewarding. It is easy to stick with your tried-and-true but challenge yourself to be curious and explore the world with a sense of wonder. When...

June 2024

Wellness

Sound Bath Symphony

Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Michele Tereso Photography Terry Eldh always knew that music was powerful and profound. While studying abroad in France, Terry was accepted to the Conservatory of Rouen where she first started to understand the potential in her voice. After graduation, she nurtured and honed that natural talent at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. As a classically trained singer, Terry’s career started first, in Opera and then on Broadway. But...

June 2024

Local Services

DUNE

A Chic Boutique Hotel for Staycations and Beyond Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Provided by DUNE The sand, the sun, the sound - Fairfield in the summer is its own destination. There is so much to do here, especially in the summer. If you are planning a friends’ getaway, hosting out-of-town family and guests, or even for a romantic staycation that is not exactly at home, DUNE is the spot you are looking for.  Discover the charm of DUNE, a recently renovated...

June 2024