Friday, September 3, 2010

Rebuilding Together Helps

August 30, 2010 by admin  
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Rebuilding Together Helps

Rebuilding Together is a nonprofit organization that provides free home rehabilitation and vital repairs for low income Americans

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17 Steps

August 23, 2010 by admin  
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17 Steps

A survey by the National Association of Home Builders states that 79 percent of buyers 55 and older would prefer a one-story home. However, census numbers indicate that most of the country’s homes are two or more stories.

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Vacationing as a Volunteer

August 16, 2010 by admin  
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Vacationing as a Volunteer

A big part of aging in place is helping others.  Volunteering can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.  This weeks feature is from the AARP and discusses the steps involved in finding a match when volunteering. Teaching a classroom of children in Nepal, caring for cheetahs in Namibia or studying sea turtles along Sri [...]

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Go Ernestine Go!

August 9, 2010 by admin  
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Go Ernestine Go!

Picture Source:  ABCNews.com Being active is an important part of aging and aging in place. Exercising improves health, strength, and reduces the likelihood of falls.  Case in point, Ernestine Shepherd, a 73 year old grandmother, who would give anyone half her age a run for their money.  Ernestine has been exercising for years and is [...]

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