If you have not yet reached the age where you have concerns about caring for your parents as they age, you probably will in the next five to ten years. Author Dan Taylor gives some guidance in The Parent Care Conversation.

Are you responsible for the care of an elderly family member? If so, you know that being a caregiver can be mentally and emotionally challenging. So how can you balance your own needs with those of the individual you care for?

Candles are popular, especially around holiday time. They are used in centerpieces; they are used for scent and setting a holiday or romance mood. However, they can be a potential fire hazard if not used properly. Use candles with care and keep your family safe.

Can you train your human loved one the way you do your fur babies? I offer my tongue in-cheek observations on this perplexing issue.

The Federal Do No Call Registry is alive and well. And it does work for most telemarketing calls, however, some manage to slip through the cracks. Can you stop all telemarketing calls? Probably not completely, but you can slow them down to a crawl.

All eyes have been on former President Bill Clinton. His recent heart surgery has made many people reevaluate their fatty food diet. Coincidentally it is National 5-A-Day Month encouraging Americans add more fruits and vegetables to their diet.

Emotional Wellness Month. Get more out of every day with laughter and enjoyment.

There is nothing like those pale browned edged lemon wafers we used to eat as children with tall glasses of milk. Adults will enjoy these same lovely wafers served with tea or a glass of sherry.

Link Between Exercise and Breast Cancer Survival to be Explored in New Yale Study. Yale is seeking non-exercising breast cancer survivers.

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