One of the many legends associated with the origin of the term jack-o-lantern is the legend of Stingy Jack, and old Irish folk tale. As the story goes, several centuries ago amongst the myriad of towns and villages in Ireland, there lived a drunkard known as "Stingy Jack". Jack was known throughout the land as [...]
For today’s aging population it is important to be informed about the options for Long-Term Care. In general, “Long-Term Care” is defined as helping individuals, of any age, with their medical or daily needs, over an extended period of time. Long-Term Care can be provided in various types of institutional facilities, in the community, or [...]
By: Jacob Gottlieb According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every three adults age 65 or older may experience a fall each year. A fall can cause serious injuries such as head traumas or hip fractures. These slips or tumbles are the leading cause for fatal and nonfatal injuries in older [...]
Few seasons have inspired poetry and song as much as Autumn it seems. The crisp morning air, the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the smell of ripening apples and the taste of the fall harvest, all the senses are stimulated with the arrival of Autumn.[quote_box author="William Shakespear" profession="Sonnet 73"]That time of year [...]