St. Patrick’s Day – the day where people wear green, pinch people who aren’t wearing green, eat corned beef and cabbage, and drink to their heart’s desire.It might surprise some to know, that St. Patrick’s Day was not always like this.Let’s explore some history of this party-filled day. We should start at the very beginning, […]
Everyone looks forward to Daylight Savings Time. In the fall we receive the gift of an extra hour, resulting in a 25-hour day. That extra hour feels like a rare gift of time! In the spring, we often grumble about losing an hour of sleep, but relish that the evenings begin to last longer. As […]
There are many different kinds of heart disease, but hypertension, or more commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is one of the most common heart issues. According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, and 20% of those adults don’t even know […]
On February 26th, we celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day. While the original creator of this day is unknown, what we do know is that telling stories is an age-old tradition. Whether you are sitting around the campfire or enjoying a traditional holiday meal, stories, urban legends and tall tales are always being shared. […]
Things that happen every four years: Leap Year, the presidential election, the Olympics. While some things are good to wait on for a few years, there are some things that should happen yearly, which includes your annual visit to the doctor for a physical. Medicare Part B offers a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit. What […]
Fresh red and pink flowers, the delight of sweet chocolates, festive little heart decorations strung about, and cards, cards, cards! Love is in the air … And in the post offices, our mailboxes, and in stores waiting to be purchased. Valentine’s Day is filled with notes of friendship and love – quite a bit of […]
The thought of spring is blossoming in our minds. As we long for the first warm day of the season, where we can crack open our windows and put our winter coats back in the closet, it’s important to remember that it’s not yet time to stop worrying about germs and to what they may […]
Evergreen Place Supportive Living in Litchfield is a senior living community located in Montgomery County. Supportive living provides assistance to seniors who need some help with their activities of daily living, things like getting dressed or managing their medications. Life at Evergreen Place in Litchfield is perfect for seniors who want to maintain some independence, […]