Jason C Von Holten

Brookdale Senior Living also offers Assisted Living equipped with programs and team members who can provide support from assistance with daily living and basic care to recreational activities and transportation. When more care is needed there is also the option of Skilled Nursing Care and Memory Care. This means if you or a loved one starts their journey in Independent Living they can then move to Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Care or Memory Care as needed. A Continuing Care Retirement Community may be a good fit for you or loved one if you want peace of mind knowing you likely won’t have to move if your needs change and if you are ready for an upgrade in your social life and activities calendar.

For example, zoos, aquariums, and sea life centers are often good choices, as the kids will enjoy seeing the animals, and the adults will too and might find the educational side of these trips interesting. Of course, you want to spend time together, but for a great trip with a family group, it can be easier to split up at least on some days to do different things. You can find things to do together for parts of the vacation but divide into smaller groups when you need to Cruise Cruises are perfect for multi-generational travel, especially for groups who don’t mind splitting up until dinner time. Like a cruise, there are activities for all ages, with classes for children and adults running at the same time.

I still remember my aunts and grandmother sitting at family functions with a fan or paper plates, fanning themselves, sometimes fanning so fast I was sure they were going to take off in flight. I would hear all the women talk about hot flashes and how they didn’t have their period in (insert years here). You’ll be fully aware of your mood going from happy as can be to sobbing like a child or wanting to rip someone’s head off. Your body stops making collagen and we lose fat under our skin which in turn causes sagging in our face and other places.

As giving should never be a source of stress I felt the need to share my personal gift ideas for kitchen lovers this year for those who find it difficult to get out of the kitchen. For example a new sauce pan would be a wonderful present, but in addition, find a quick and easy Italian sauce recipe to be used along with all the required ingredients! Walnut oil, Avocado oil, Truffle oil, simply take a look around your local specialty food store and you will be amazed at the variety of gourmet oils and vinegars today! It’s easy to find local free trade coffee in you neighborhood specialty food store and while you’re