As you’ve probably noticed, it’s a noisy world. All our technology helps ensure we’re never sitting in silence. But experts advise that may not be the best thing for us. Silence and solitude have been shown to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. And gaining the benefits of silence in our lives really isn’t that […]

Humans beings are just naturally social creatures, some of us more so than others. Most of us enjoy our interactions with others, sharing thoughts and happenings and learning from our friends. While many of the relationships we have are fairly casual, there are other “close” associations that matter because they’re with people we truly care […]

Today more of us are living longer. The changes we’ve seen in people’s lifestyles, along with improved health care, have meant that living into our 80s and 90s are becoming more common. That’s the good news, but these longer life spans can also represent additional burdens for many families. Although Dad and Mom may be […]