For centuries, cultures around the world have practiced some form of spring cleaning as part of their religious and seasonal traditions. According to National Geographic, “One of the earliest known references to spring cleaning is found in the Jewish tradition of Passover.” In other traditions, similar rituals exist: “Catholics clean altars in churches on Maundy Thursday ahead of Good Friday.”  

In China, homes are traditionally cleaned before the Lunar New Year in a ritual known as “sweeping the dust,” which symbolizes clearing away bad luck. In Thailand,…

The dimensions of wellness represent essential components of life. To support long-term well-being and a vibrant life as we age, it is important to maintain balance across all the key areas of your life that make up the dimensions of wellness, including Vocational, Intellectual, Social, Physical, Spiritual, Environmental, and Emotional wellness. There’s a difference between aging and aging well. Taking the initiative to actively nurture each dimension of wellness in your life can make that difference.  

Friends Life Care’s VigR® Vitality, Independence, Growth, Re…