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So Much Snow

Have you ever felt that some winters just bring so much more snow than others? Elderly individuals or if you live with mobility impairments the added snow is more than just an annoyance it can cause a lot of issues in your everyday life. Leaving your home and traveling can be nearly impossible. We have…

New Year New You

Are you creating a new year’s resolution? A lot of people start the new year by making goals for themselves or their families. Things like exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes are at the forefront of these goals and aspirations going into the new year. What most of these have in common is the aspect of…

Sparking Holiday Spirit

Christmas is only a few weeks away and if you haven’t started getting into that festive spirit yet, now is a perfect time. When temperatures drop and ice and snow fills the streets it can be difficult to find a way to get out, get gifts bought, or outdoor decorations put up. So we’ve put…

Native American Day

Native American Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October each year. This holiday celebrates the lives, culture, and history of the Native American people and each of the subsequent tribes. This holiday is a day to remember and learn about the long history and traditions such as dance, art, rituals, and beliefs of…

National Do Something Nice Day

October 5 is a day to do something nice for strangers, family, or friends. These days we tend to get caught up in our regular routines, businesses, personal projects or plans. We may lose track of time between when we last spoke to a friend or when we last said nice work to the mail…

Ancestor Appreciation Day

September 27 is Ancestor Appreciation Day, this day is to remind all of us to appreciate those who have come before us in our families. Our families make up our identity and are why we are here today. Going back generations we can trace our roots to different cultures, countries, and traditions that bring us…

Best Winter Get-Aways for Seniors

The winter blues can affect us all. When you’re in your later years winter weather can really affect your ability to get out of the house. Ice, snow, and sleet can make simple daily activities outside the home very dangerous. The weather can cause seasonal depression. Your body can be very negatively impacted due to…

Advantages of a Simple Flip Phone

When you think of a flip phone, depending on your age, you may be reminded of phones used in the past that were clunky and pretty low-tech. The phones were primarily used by businessmen and women back when not many people even had portable phones. You may not even remember a time when using a…

What is Labor Day and Why Do We Celebrate it?

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of each September. This is a federal holiday where workers are able to take the day off and spend time with friends and family. This holiday was first observed in 1882 in New York with many other states adapting it through subsequent years and in 1994 Labor…

Snapfōn® and Accessibility

The Americans with Disabilities Act was established and made into law in the early 90s. This law known as the ADA prohibits discrimination against any individual based on their disabilities. This helps to ensure that all people have the same opportunities and chances in all aspects of their life including jobs, school, transportation, public spaces,…