A new year can serve as a catalyst for us to focus on new or even old items that we wish to accomplish.  Many view the new year as an opportunity to start over or to focus on areas of our lives that we wish were different and there are many areas on which to focus and ways to be successful in your goals.  If your goal is to lose weight and/or become healthier, here are a few tips.

Let us take time this Christmas to be thankful for the many things we have in life.

Holidays can be a tough time for Seniors.  Perhaps the colder, darker months of the year are depressing for them.  Or maybe they have lost family members or other loved ones and the holidays just remind them of happier times that have passed.  Whatever the reason, and after making sure the primary care provider has been notified about the depression, below are a few ideas on how you may be able to help your loved one(s) enjoy the holidays a little more.

Whether you are a believer in Western philosophy, which represents the longest continuous heritage of philosophical reflection, and the basic principles of feng shui, yin/yang, or any other type of philosophies, following certain basic guidelines can help your home to become more harmonious.  These generally include all five senses and following them can make your home a safe haven for your body and soul.

We are still in Hurricane Season here in Florida.  Use this Disaster Supply Kit Checklist (General, First Aid, and Important Documents) to ensure you have everything you need in the event of a hurricane or evacuation.

People who are 65 and older generally have a harder time adjusting to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.  Their body’s ability to thermoregulate body heat may be due to medications, chronic medical conditions, etc.