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5 Easy Ways Seniors Can Improve Their Sleep Quality Without Breaking the Bank

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By Emma Grace Brown People of all age groups suffer from sleep issues, but the unfortunate fact for seniors is that the aging process can exacerbate these issues. If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep, or you are waking up feeling tired and restless, there is hope. Here are some easy, inexpensive things you can do right now to improve your sleep quality.  Sleep as Comfortably as Possible  It’s harder to sleep when you’re too hot, too cold, … Read More

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Messenger, a Poem by Mary Oliver

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Messenger by Mary Oliver My work is loving the world.Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird—equal seekers of sweetness.Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.Here the clam deep in the speckled sand. Are my boots old? Is my coat torn?Am I no longer young, and still half-perfect? Let mekeep my mind on what matters,which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to beastonished.The phoebe, the delphinium.The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture.Which is mostly rejoicing, since all the … Read More

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These Things Should Still Be Prioritized Once the Pandemic Is in the Past

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By Emma Grace Brown In trying times like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential to look for the silver lining. While living through the pandemic has been difficult, a few shifts in what people prioritize have made day-to-day life better. Continuing to put these things first post-pandemic could be beneficial to our mental health and society as a whole. Doing Work You Love As the pandemic progressed, people became focused on doing work they loved. This was a change for many … Read More