Our popular series of seemingly easy questions continues. This is part four of five, questions 16 through 20, about things we see around us every day.

As always, remember that this can be more difficult than it looks. Put your thinking caps on, and don’t cheat by looking around or using anything on your desk.

16. Do books have even-numbered pages on the right or left… » Continue reading

In the Brookdale Senior Living newsletter and website, we came across an interesting article about the different dimensions of wellness – things to think about in order to stay as healthy as possible. The article is originally intended for people with chronic health conditions, but makes some points that are universally  valid.

If you feel like taking care of your health is a struggle, or… » Continue reading

If you are worried that you or someone close to you might have caught the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu, the H1N1 Response Center can help. The website provides a set of free resources, such as a self-assessment for flu-symptoms, help to decide what to do if you think you may have caught it, and… » Continue reading

Southern Rhode Island at Home was a player at the October 30th “Conference and Expo for Seniors” presented by the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island and entitled “Get Involved – Make A Difference for the Community and Yourself”.

The day-long program at Warwick’s Crown Plaza Hotel included keynote and lunch-time speakers, the presentation of several Senior Agenda awards, and a diversity of speakers and… » Continue reading

On October 24^th, about 15 of us attended the high definition TV presentation of Puccini’s Aida at the Warwick Showcase Cinema.

Telecast live via satellite from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, if you can’t be there in person, this is definitely the way to go. The cameras scanned us through the new opera house, into the orchestra pit and behind the scenes as… » Continue reading