It feels like this whole shelter-in-place thing has lasted forever, doesn't it? Students have now been out of school for the equivalent of an entire summer break. Here in central Virginia, summer has not actually even started! In fact, kids … Read More
Here in Virginia, we've been at home for well over a month. The last day of school for most schools was March 12 or 13, and students will not go back this year. In addition to the health and logistical … Read More
You can't go anywhere right now without hearing about the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. Really, you can't go anywhere. At all. Now that the governor has issued a stay at home order through June 10, we … Read More
What do you think of when someone talks about being present? You may picture a box with a bow on it, but that's not the kind of present we mean. This kind of present means being in the moment... really … Read More
During retirement, it’s easily to become isolated. You don’t have the structure of a job and as many reasons for leaving the house. In fact, a recent University of North Carolina study found that 43 percent of seniors surveyed felt … Read More
Alzheimer’s is a growing problem in the United States. According to Centers for Disease Control, deaths associated with the disease grew 55% between 1999 and 2014. Over five million people above the age of 65 have been diagnosed with the … Read More
The New York Times recently declared that the “next frontier is inside your brain.” Scientists have made huge advancements is brain science over the last few years, and they are making more discoveries every day. As we age, it becomes … Read More
As much as we want to believe that growing older will happen gracefully, it can, quite frankly, hit us like a ton of bricks. The unpredictability of our daily physical health, our balance, and our mental health can create anxiety … Read More
Over the river and through the woods used to be such a great place to be during the holidays. The smell of cookies and ham, the festive decorations, and all those presents under the tree meant the holidays had truly … Read More