25 Oct 2016
0 Commentsbring the outdoors in with window herb gardens
A late summer tour through the Boscobel Herb Garden in Garrison, NY provided plenty of inspiration for an indoor winter herb garden. My guide at Boscobel was More
home / relationships
17 Oct 2016
0 Commentsa snowbird’s ultimate home prep checklist
Looking forward to getting away for the winter? Here are a few easy steps to take before you leave to ensure peace of mind while you’re gone. Knowing everything More
15 Oct 2016
0 Commentssecond marriages
The complexities attending second marriages often times require special attention, particularly if there are children from a prior marriage, More
9 Sep 2016
the sound of music
The healing power of music is universal. It transcends time and prompts listeners to relive their first love, a youthful adventure, or other meaningful memories. More
8 Sep 2016
0 Commentschess mates
What do you get when you pair up a Westchester teen with an older adult who’s looking for a weekly chess game?More
7 Sep 2016
a loving memoir for your family
Ever wonder what will happen to all those wonderful stories behind your wordless photo albums and shoe boxes full of memorabilia? More
3 Sep 2016
sharing care
Caring for a parent can be challenging. I know this to be true from my own personal experience. Many issues arise that can fracture family relationships. More
3 Sep 2016
and the beat goes on…
The instinctual comfort of rhythm, originating, perhaps, from an unborn’s earliest sense of a mother’s heartbeat, remains with us throughout life.More
3 Sep 2016
the real cost of unpaid caregiving
A 2011 MetLife study on the cost of caregiving revealed some startling statistics. Namely, about a quarter of adult children, primarily baby boomersMore
2 Sep 2016
project lifesaver
Westchester County’s Project Lifesaver has been operational since 2008 and is a perfect example of the “It takes a village” philosophy in action. More
2 Sep 2016
0 Commentscaring for yourself when you’re caring for others
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can leave caregivers exhausted, overwhelmed, and isolated. But you don’t have to go it alone, says Sallie Carlin, More
24 Aug 2016
returning home after knee surgery
You’ve finally decided to move ahead with the elective knee replacement surgery you’ve been avoiding for the past two years.More
24 Aug 2016
medicaid asset protection trusts
Many people recognize the importance of implementing traditional estate planning techniques such as having a will or revocable trust, executing a durable More
20 Nov 2016
1 Commenthome redesigns for gracious safer living
Whether you’re 55, 65, 70 or beyond, it’s never too soon to start thinking about modifying or renovating your home to address potential physical challenges as you age. More