Active Lifestyle

Nathaniel Hawthorne pretty much sums up how I feel this time of year:

Sometimes we plan a vacation that is a trifecta: It energizes and refreshes body, mind and spirit. Other times, a trip, whether for a few weeks or just a couple…

When my husband and I were younger, our vacations mostly centered around family fun, with some R&R wrapped in. Now in our mid-60s with a more flexible work schedule, we…

One woman was an exquisite seamstress. Another an aspiring artist. A third had a keen eye for design. These women, deceased mothers of three Kendal residents, are part of a…

Dine with your dog, enjoy Lake Erie perch, and sample local wines. Start the day with a healthy breakfast and dine lakeside while the sun sets. Welcome to the Northern…

Visiting a new doctor means filling out lengthy forms about your health — surgeries, medications, chronic illnesses and the like. Does the paperwork include a wellness quiz with such questions…

A freshly baked batch of ginger snaps A bouquet of gardenias A pot of jasmine tea A lavender-scented candle or body lotion These casual encounters with aroma can evoke vivid…

Going to a movie is entertaining and an easy way to escape the pressures of daily life for a few hours. But older adults sometimes leave the theater more annoyed…

You can pick your friends, but not your family. And many of us are blessed to have an array of friends who have diverse interests, abilities, lifestyles and cultures. But…