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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...
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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...
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Local Libraries Are Page-Turners Themselves
Thank Goodness For Decades Of Literacy, Information, Inspiration, Community Connections Article by Julie Brown Patton More than half a million people have St. Louis County Library cards. Library cards these days get cardholders more than just items to read and watch. Organizations across the state, including the Missouri Department of Conservation and St. Louis Astronomical Society, provided the libraries with outdoor equipment, musical instruments and technology that patrons can check out...
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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...
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