The leaves have officially changed colors and fallen off the trees. This means December is finally here and that winter is coming soon! To many this means cooler temperatures and the holiday season. But on the other hand, for Midwestern's this means winter, black ice, snow storms, and frigid temperatures. There are many Continue Reading
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to get together with family and friends and enjoy the festivities that come along with Thanksgiving. Celebrating a holiday is the best time for your loved ones to catch up with family and friends. Although holidays can be stressful, reaching out to your loved ones during this time is Continue Reading
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? Dedicating a month to lung cancer gives people the opportunity to educate the public, raise awareness, and allow others to share their stories with lung cancer. Learning about lung cancer can help the public understand the potential causes and risk factors of the Continue Reading
Veterans Day
What Is Veterans Day and Why Do We Celebrate It? Veterans Day was originally “Armistice Day” and took place on November 11th, 1919. This was the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day gives tribute to all American veterans (living or have passed). It is a day to give thanks to Continue Reading
How to Keep Your Smile Bright
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. If your teeth are cared for properly, they can last you a lifetime. Keep in mind that your teeth will not be the same forever. As you age, your mouth and teeth will continue to change. The nerves in your teeth become less sensitive Continue Reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about and spread awareness about breast cancer. In addition to bringing awareness to the disease, it’s also important to showcase the challenges, heartaches, and barriers that it creates for those Continue Reading
Fire Prevention
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month? October 3rd-9th is a selected week dedicated to raising fire safety awareness. During this month, week, and throughout the year, the American Red encourages people to practice fire safety. What you need to know... Fire Prevention Week is the Continue Reading
Love Languages
Every person has their own unique love language which makes it important for us to understand what our loved ones' results are. The term love language comes from the book, “The Five Love Languages'' written by Gary Chapman. This book describes the five different categories of love and how we express it to others. It’s an Continue Reading
First Day of Fall
First Day of Fall The first official day of fall is September 22nd. As we transition from summer to fall, we soon realize that the activities we did in the summer look a little different now. For many, autumn means fresh apple cider, pumpkin spice, chilly evenings, and changing leaves. Fall is a great time to get outside Continue Reading
Food Safety Month
September is Food Safety Education Month. This is a month that should be used to freshen up on food safety and educate yourself and others about preventing food poisoning. This is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of food safety. Food safety guidelines: Cleaning: Wash your Continue Reading