Spring-cleaning is the annual tradition of eliminating both dirt and junk that accumulated inside the home over the long winter. This yearly cleaning purge is a certified mood enhancer and a great way to wake up the house from hibernation.
People tend to collect things over the winter, including gifts, winter clothing, and accessories to clear away the snow and ice. A day of thorough spring-cleaning provides the opportunity to say goodbye to the old and usher in a new season of less mess (and less time indoors).
However, a thorough spring cleaning can quickly take a…
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America’s beloved space family “The Jetsons” lived in a home many thought would be the future of human existence – flying cars, robot maids, conveyor belts moving from room-to-room, and machines that take care of your morning routine with just the push of a button.
Today’s world may not be quite as advanced as the 1963 TV cartoon predicted, but technology is undoubtedly making its way into the average American home and changing the way we live. Most notably, it’s innovating home health, wellness and accessibility.
Advancement in “smart” technology is r…
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Collection sites nation-wide will be accepting unwanted medications on Saturday, April 28
Clean out your cupboards — it’s time for another National Drug Take Back Day!
Does the back of your medicine cabinet look like a Rx graveyard? From expired allergy pills to unused post-op pain medicine, nearly every house is bound to have one or two unneeded medications laying around. However, stockpiling these expired, unwanted or unused prescriptions can be very dangerous.
To prevent medication-related injuries or incidents, the National Drug Enforcement Administration …
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Creating a budget before you retire, constantly reevaluating your budget after you retire and sticking to your budget are critical to making sure your nest egg lasts throughout your golden years.
If you haven’t created a budget or overall financial plan for retirement yet, here’s a road map you can use.
But once you have a budget set, it pays to continually work on developing discipline and financial savvy to stick to it.
To help you avoid common financial pitfalls in retirement and adhere to your budget, here are seven tips all pre-retirees and retirees should con…
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Did you know that March is National Save Your Vision Month?
Vision loss is often seen as an anticipated side effect of aging. It’s not uncommon to be suffering from some form of impairment by the time you approach 50. However, is old age truly to blame?
In an effort to promote eye health, the American Optometric Association is reminding everyone, especially older adults, that the biggest threat to your vision isn’t growing old – it’s screens.
Due to an increase in digital technology, the average American spends over 1o hours per day staring at screens. This…
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