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Providing Respect and Comfort on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day we respectfully remember those who have fallen in service to our country, those who have served and returned, and those who are currently in harm’s way in our defense. Please join as we express our gratitude to these brave young men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedoms over the years. Many Americans will visit a veteran’s cemetery this Memorial Day, including the Los Angeles National Cemetery. With thousands of identical tombstones stretching, row by row, as far as the eye can see, … Continue reading

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Tips for Less Stress

In our fast paced world, Valentine’s Day is already a fading memory. If you’re single, that may be a relief. Although you can’t control whether or not you have a romantic relationship, you can control how you manage your life. When you realize that you always have lots of choices, it’s easier to take your stress level down a notch: Photos by Salvatore Vuono Give back some love. Do you have a relative or neighbor who could use a visit or phone call? Go outside your normal routine and get … Continue reading

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Aging vs. Growing Old: It Doesn’t Depend on the Calendar

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Betty White is in the news again. It seems she is following the advice for staying young we gave you earlier this week: cultivate humor in your daily life; hang out with your peers; find the time to interact with younger friends too. This time, she has jumped into the fray of those making predictions about the future of NBA basketball star LeBron James. White has joined with her adopted city of Cleveland, hoping to entice LeBron to stay with the Cavaliers for another season. As … Continue reading

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Sandwich Generation: Make it Happen

As Valentine’s Day approaches, you don’t have to feel down in the dumps. If you’re single and a member of the Sandwich Generation, do you have an aging parent who’s not feeling so well or an adult chld who’s going through a rough period? Reach out and see what happens to you when you bring a smile to their face. Give back some love. Go outside your normal routine and get in touch with a relative or neighbor you’ve been meaning to call or visit – it could brighten the … Continue reading

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