Cover Profile: Janet Roberts, Compassion for the Community.
This month’s cover profile is a compassionate and community-oriented lady who embodies faith, resilience, and kindness. A devoted grandmother and aunt, she treasures her family deeply. Her commitment to service shines through her involvement with charitable organizations, such as adopting children during the holidays and...
10 Holiday Health Myths: The Surprising (and Sometimes Silly) Truths
Ah, the holidays—a time for twinkling lights, heartfelt gatherings, and more cookies than anyone should eat in a lifetime. But alongside all the joy comes a flurry of health myths passed around like a plate of fruitcake. Some of these myths are just good fun,...
Holiday Expose’! Big Fruitcake
Every 24 seconds between now and Christmas Day, an innocent American will receive a fruitcake. Why? Go ahead. Call me a Christmas conspiracy theorist. I want answers to the mystery behind this holiday tradition that no one seems to embrace. My Introduction to Fruitcake began...
How to Make Charitable Distributions From Your IRA
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are a tax-favored way to make charitable gifts from your IRA while gaining tax benefits that might not otherwise be available. If you are making charitable gifts without using your IRA, your gift will probably receive no tax benefit unless you...
Meet 105-Year-Old, Oak Grove Inn Resident, Mildred Cook
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know the humble but intrepid Mrs. Mildred Cook at Montgomery’s Oak Grove Inn. Mrs. Cook was a pure delight to visit, which elucidates why she’s so well liked and an inspiration to other residents. Daughters, Lydia Benefield (LB)...
Start Your Engines: The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Cindy and I recently attended the 1819 News’ 1st Annual Albert Patterson Gala titled “An Evening of Courage.” 1819 News is Alabama’s fastest growing independent, donor financed media group with a growing subscriber list, allowing it to produce unbiased Alabama news on politics and culture...
What To Do When Moving Into a Facility
In our last article, we discussed how to choose a facility. This article focuses on how to prepare for a move into a facility and how, once moved, to acclimate to a facility. Focusing on these topics may make the transition smoother for the resident...
Think Outside the (Gift) Box for Dad This Christmas
Go ahead, try to make Dad’s Christmas day with a pair of Argyle socks, a neon plaid tie, or a sweater so ugly the dog steals and buries it. So this holiday season, think outside the conventional retail box and opt for a memorable gift....