Mary Andrews

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Brighten a gray day with color

I am not sure if you remember, but in September we had a week of glorious sunny days.…

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COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER: Time for fall maintenance

The beginning of September is the start of autumn garden maintenance and there are a few things to…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Finding balance is part of aging

Balance is a skill we all need to have to go about our daily tasks.

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Quality of life often comes down to quality of thought

Senior advocacy columnist Mary Andrews discusses the power of positive—and negative—thinking, after the jump.

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Gratitude sets the tone for the day

I want to talk about today gratitude. It is sort of an old-fashioned concept, but with our world…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Traveling? Here’s a few tips to ensure a great vacation

Sometimes big events in your life will prompt you to do something out of the ordinary. That is…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Get packing with these tips

Sometimes big events in your life will prompt you to do something out of the ordinary. That is…

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LIFEWAVES: Giving up night driving sometimes a difficult decision to make

As we age, many have a problem with night vision called “night blindness.” We may be able to…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Look inside and out to fight against diminishing night vision

When you are driving at night does it feel as if the headlights of oncoming cars are much…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS:Don’t let little fears trip you up

Some of you reading this column do not consider yourselves to be seniors. However, you should know information…

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“Accident-proofing” homes and bodies homes and bodies can prevent harm from falls

While in the kitchen putting away dishes, I heard a “thud” from the living room. I discovered Mom…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Attitude aids heart health

What is the most valuable thing you have? Is it your home, car, artwork or a treasured memento…

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STEP OUT WITH SENIORS: Without your heart, nothing else matters

What is the most valuable thing you have? Is it your home, car, art work or a treasured…