There was a time when television was the latest, greatest gadget owned by only a few thousand households in the U.S. By the late 1990s, 98 percent of American homes had at least one TV set, most of which were on an average of seven hours per day. Today quite literally, as folks are … Brought to You by GreenFields of Geneva
Not long ago, two sisters went through their mother’s personal effects. Among scores of old photo albums, they found a box of hand-written letters she’d exchanged with their father when he was stationed overseas during WWII. Overwhelmed at first by the sheer volume of them and wondering what to do with all the time-worn, yellowed … Get It in Writing: The Power of Good Old-Fashioned Mail
“Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad,” said baseball player Wade Boggs. Such true words. While most of the fathers who will be celebrated this June 21 are of the biological variety, there are many father figures well worth honoring, too. These men can be grandfathers, uncles, brothers, … Here’s to Fathers… and Father Figures
“We often hear about stepping outside ourselves, but rarely about stepping outside our generation,” said poet and author Criss Jami. How right she is. Not only is society struggling with ageism, but there are also attitudes and misunderstandings between the generations that could be alleviated with more time spent together. Much can be gained from … Across the Ages
Deep into the sultry dog days of summer, it may seem like this hot, humid weather will last forever. But in only a few short months, the flowers will be spent, the trees bare and the days short and chilly. That’s when many of us will wish there was a way to extend the lush … Bring Nature Indoors
In a year beset by COVID-19, there have been some notable bright spots. Bird-watching is one of them-the perfect pastime for cooped-up Americans who have time to stare out their windows or wander their backyards. As a result, a growing number of Americans are now taking note of the winged visitors they previously overlooked. After … Let Your Inner Bird-Watcher Take Flight
After a few false starts, they finally got together. Seventy years later, they’re still happily married and best friends. Residents of GreenFields of Geneva, Shirley (93) and Cliff (96) Mathewson met in 1944 when Cliff was home on leave from the Army. His parents lived near Shirley’s aunt, and initially, Cliff was set up on … So Happy Together
In a month dedicated to hearts and flowers (along with piles of snow), what better time to celebrate romance-the attraction and connection that brings two people together and, if they are lucky, lasts throughout their lives. Despite the common portrayal of youthful passion, no one is too old for romance. Nor is it ever too … Romance Keeps You Young at Heart
He’s both a life-long learner and teacher. Don Peck, a resident of GreenFields of Geneva senior living community, has a passion for learning and then sharing what he knows. At 90 years old, Peck spends much of his time reading, learning, and researching a wide variety of topics, mostly relating to science. He then recycles … Someone to know: A lifelong learner with a passion for sharing
National Reading Month kicked off March 2 with Read Across America celebrations designed to show children just how exciting reading can be. But the goal of devoting an entire month to this uplifting and educational pastime is to encourage Americans of all ages to read-every day. While senior citizens are long past their school years, … Crack a Book Every Day During National Book Month