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Stephanie Finds Peace of Mind, Stability After Falls

“The last fall was the worst of all,” Stephanie said, tracing an imaginary line from her forehead to her lip to indicate the length of the wound she suffered after a fall in May 2016.  Stephanie, 58, had gone to...
Bill and Maria Dampier

Making Strides

Greenwood bus driver named Caregiver of the Year It all started over a heart-shaped pizza on a cold winter afternoon in Garfield Park. Maria Dampier was a single mom trying to make ends meet. She wasn’t interested in dating. But...
Good Dirt

Wanted: Good Dirt

Some think it was Plato, others certainly not, but whoever said this seems to have had the right idea: “People are like dirt. They can either nourish you and help you grow as a person, or they can stunt your...
Tips Healthy Grocery Shopping

5 Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping on a Budget

It may appear that it costs more to buy healthy food than to buy junk food. It’s also easy to fall into the trap of relying on processed foods because they’re easier than fresh fruits and vegetables.  Take a closer...
Clear the Clutter

Clear the Clutter!

Years ago, I was invited to the home of a brilliant scientist, a retired professor in her nineties who claimed that she had never thrown out a daily newspaper in her entire adult life.  Imagine my intrigue when entering her...
Five foods to say I love you

Five Foods to Say, 'I Love You and Your Heart'

When we think of Valentine’s Day we think of chocolates. But, this year, think about giving your Valentine something that says, "I love you and your heart." Here are five treats to consider: Heart-shaped fruit. Use a heart shaped cookie...

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