Creative people are often charitable. This is especially true for prolific artists and craftspeople who create more products than they can sell, or who just prefer to give away their merchandise rather than make a profit. Knitting and crocheting is …
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Caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia often face unique challenges, including high financial costs, competing demands from work and family and loss of significant personal time. Despite the many rewards that come with caregiving, the sheer burden of responsibility …
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There isn’t much that is more exciting than getting word that your grandkids are coming to visit! But, what can you do while they’re visiting you in Staten Island? Fortunately, Staten Island is filled with many kid-friendly activities – a zoo, …
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As haunting images from Hurricane Harvey’s destruction fill our screens, we can’t help thinking about the time Sandy hit home, wreaking destruction and uprooting the lives of neighbors and friends. Back then, Islanders rose up, lending helping hands, preparing and …
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Take a moment and reflect on how you would define family. Your definition may go beyond those you are related to by bloodline or share a last name. Perhaps your friend or neighbor came to mind. Poet Maya Angelou once …
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“Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” — Leonardo Da Vinci Brain Training is Important As we age, it’s common for our …
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The word “lighthouse” instills a variety of emotions and ideas including romance, beauty, security, danger, fear, isolation, crashing waves, etc. Lighthouses are generally magnificent buildings in stunning surroundings; and, stories about lighthouses epitomize themes storytellers have used throughout history. The History …
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The forgotten borough has unforgettable beaches and a very interesting history, including Freshkills Park, once the world’s largest landfill, now a 2,200 acre park in progress. With 9,300 acres of federal, state and city parkland, which includes several beaches, Staten Island …
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For so many reasons, the decision to move to an assisted living community can feel overwhelming. We understand. With so many frequently asked questions surrounding assisted living, let’s dive right in. Here are 8 of the most common questions we receive, along …
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Believe it or not, the brain weighs a mere three pounds. And yet, those three pounds are vital to every aspect of life. Our brain is responsible for our best days and our worst. Our brain creates our greatest courage …
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