Dementia symptoms can be subtle and difficult to recognize at first. Though most people are familiar with some of the more common symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss and confusion, there are many additional dementia-related markers which friends and family may inadvertently fail to pick up on during day-to-day interactions.If you notice that a loved one is starting to develop some of … [Read More...] about Dementia-related Signs that Your Loved One May Need Specialized Care
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Four Ways the X10 Driveway Sensor/Alert Kit Can Give You a Heads Up
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Dementia-related Signs that Your Loved One May Need Specialized Care
Dementia symptoms can be subtle and difficult to recognize at first. Though most people are familiar with some of the more common symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss and confusion, there are many additional dementia-related markers which friends and family may inadvertently fail to pick up on during day-to-day interactions.If you notice … Continue about Dementia-related Signs that Your Loved One May Need Specialized Care
How Lumber Imports Help Rainforest Conservation Efforts, Part 2
It has been said that a halftruth is often more dangerous than a lie. That’s because a halftruth is able to deceive more people, since it usually has a grain of truth in it. While it is true that there have been some abuses by irresponsible rogue rainforest logging operations, for the last several decades the logging industry has not, by a long … Continue about How Lumber Imports Help Rainforest Conservation Efforts, Part 2
How Lumber Imports Help Rainforest Conservation Efforts, Part 1
Lumber importers who deal in exotic hardwoods have often been unfairly painted with a broad brush by environmentalists. They portray us as uncaring ogres who are all too willing to strip the rainforests bare in selfish pursuit of profits. This caricature of our entire industry is far from the truth. In this two-part article series, we will attempt … Continue about How Lumber Imports Help Rainforest Conservation Efforts, Part 1
First Impressions: What’s More Important Than What You Wear?
No matter how many times we’ve heard truisms like “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” and regardless of how sincerely we say “it’s what’s on the inside that counts,” we all judge one another according to appearance. And you know how long it takes us to form an initial impression of a new acquaintance? 1-2-3. Yep, that’s it. Three seconds. When … Continue about First Impressions: What’s More Important Than What You Wear?
Stay Safe in the Pool with These Electrical Shock Prevention Tips – Part 2
If you own a backyard pool, or if you’re thinking of installing one, pool safety should be your number one priority. A major factor of promoting pool safety involves teaching and enforcing the right kind of behavior around the pool, such as supervising children, not swimming while intoxicated, and taking regular rest breaks. Aside from these … Continue about Stay Safe in the Pool with These Electrical Shock Prevention Tips – Part 2
Stay Safe in the Pool with These Electrical Shock Prevention Tips – Part 1
When you think of pool safety, the most common topic that comes to mind is probably the risk of drowning. However, there are other dangers which swimmers should be aware of before entering a pool. One of the hazards that deserves more attention is the risk of electrical shock. With ever-increasing advances in technology, people are incorporating … Continue about Stay Safe in the Pool with These Electrical Shock Prevention Tips – Part 1
Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 3
Teaching martial arts to children with ADHD, although definitely challenging, can be surprisingly rewarding. In the final installment of this three-part series (see Part 1 & 2), we’ll explore a few more tips on how to provide kids with ADHD martial arts skills in a positive learning environment.Structure is KeyThough the structure … Continue about Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 3
Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 2
We’ve already looked at some of the key reasons why parents would want to consider enrolling their child who has ADHD in a martial arts class. The individualized nature of martial arts as well as its variety and opportunity for progressing at one’s own pace are all ideal features for students with ADHD. But a word of caution is in order. If parents … Continue about Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 2