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Feeling like you’re cold, not sweating?  That doesn’t mean you can’t overheat.  Learn and be familiar with the basic signs and symptoms of dehydration.  Layering clothing and maintaining adequate hydration are important parts of good overall body temperature regulation.  In addition, water-friendly fruits and vegetables like watermelon, peaches, and celery (yes, celery!) are good sources…

If you would rather watch a video than read, then just click HERE.  It has all the same stuff! What are Sump Pumps Sump pumps are electric water pumps that take collected water below the surface of a basement floor and send it out of the house, usually into the yard. Most sump pumps are…

When you turn 65, you are eligible to receive Medicare coverage. Original Medicare, known as Part A and Part B, is where many people start. But this coverage, provided by the federal government, could leave you with out-of-pocket expenses. That’s because Medicare Part A and B were only designed to cover 80% of your medical costs.…

As we age we are at higher risk of falling.  Causes can vary but can include diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, vision, thyroid, nerve, blood pressure, osteoporosis, foot pain, inner ear problems, dizziness and balance issues, along with loss of muscle mass and weak core issues and possible medicine side effects.…

If you are leaving your home to your children (as most of us do), take heed of this cautionary tale. In a Reddit thread a man recounts how when his mom died in 2018, she left him and his two siblings her house.  “My siblings wanted to sell the house and split the money,” the anonymous…

A common issue that families encounter is a sibling who wants to move in—or won’t move out. “One of the problem scenarios I’ve run into in the past with clients is one of the siblings was living in the house with the parent and didn’t want to move out,” says Raul Gastesi, an attorney at Gastesi…

Marcia Mantell won’t be eligible for Medicare for a few years yet. But she’s sure ofone thing: Pitchmen like William Shatner won’t be luring her into a MedicareAdvantage plan. “You are nickel-and-dimed to death,” says Mantell, 62, aretirement consultant in Plymouth, Mass. Out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly inthe plans, she says. And once you’re…

How Much Does Private Pay Home Care Cost 2025? What Costs Are Included in the Agency Hourly Bill Rate? Seniors and their families often comment that the hourly cost of home care is more than they expected. Depending on what region in the country you reside, the hourly cost for private pay home care services…

Organize and Plan Home Repair To discuss how to organize and plan home repair, I would like to tell you a short story.  A friend of mine (Mike, you know who you are!) told me recently that, “if I was organized, I would be dangerous.” We commented back and forth for a bit about some…

Boost your health and happiness by optimizing the positive energy in your home. Fengshui, an ancient Chinese practice, involves arranging elements in a space to encourage the optimal flow of positive energy, known as chi. This philosophy suggests that by creating a harmonious environment where chi can flow freely, you can boost your abundance, vitality,…