Crocheting has been a favorite craft for generations, and with good reason. Mastering the art of crochet enables you to create wonderful and useable pieces of art, at a very reasonable cost. There is only yarn, a crochet hook, and possibly a crochet pattern. And as a beginner, if you drop a stitch or make Read More
Good nutrition makes such an impact in our lives, which is why it is so important! By following these simple tips, good nutrition doesn’t have to be difficult. Your daily diet should include fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, dairy products, meats and other protein-rich foods. How large of a portion you should eat depends upon your caloric Read More
During the winter months, it is easy to become more sedentary and as a result experience an increase in stiffness and back pain. According to physical therapist Dr. Michael Kaspin, doing basic daily exercises correctly can help alleviate a lot of that back pain without the addition of pain medication. Here are three exercises he Read More
The month of February is a time to honor the achievements of Black Americans in U.S. history. Since its first observance at Kent State University in February 1970, Black History Month (also referred to as African American History Month) has evolved into a country-wide celebration. Did you know: Thomas L. Jennings was the first Black Read More
1. The safety of COVID-19 vaccines is a top priority. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as safe as possible. The CDC has developed a new tool, v-safe, as an additional layer of safety monitoring to increase our ability to rapidly detect any safety issues with COVID-19 vaccines. V-safe is a Read More
Overcome the winter-time blues on Hoodie Hoo Day! To celebrate this holiday all you have to do is go outside at noon on Hoodie Hoo Day and yell a cheerful “Hoodie Hoo!” to your neighbor or people nearby. Although this holiday might seem like a joke holiday, it is an actual holiday that was created Read More
If you have had a heart attack or other heart problem, cardiac rehabilitation could be an important part of your recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation can help prevent another, perhaps more serious, heart attack and can help you build heart-healthy habits. Learn more about if you can benefit from a cardiac rehabilitation program and how it can Read More
Friendship is an amazing thing that can lift us up during hard times, and make those special moments the best of our lives. Take some time to expand your social circle, and you may find someone who you never knew you needed in your life. Friendship facts: Animals make best friends. Studies show that animals Read More
More than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed among adults aged 60 years and older. As the number of adults living to older ages continues to increase, so will the number of new cancer cases. In 2015, more than 1.6 million people were diagnosed with cancer. Without expanded efforts to prevent cancer, that number Read More
Happy Birthday Residents! Pearlie C 1/6 Eva B 1/8 Thomas M. 1/15 Wavil V. 1/18 Betty F 1/19 Bobby W. 1/29 Patricia S. 1/31 Happy Birthday Staff! Shaunah C. 1/2 Crystal C. 1/3 Tawanda H. 1/9 Lekeisha C. 1/18 Herbert C. 1/31 Welcome New Residents Deliah F. Phyliss B. Verna A. Marlene P. Irene N. Read More