CAMBRIA, CA-Celebrate a host of historic and simple pleasures with a visit to the Cambria Inns, a collection of oceanfront boutique hotels located along Moonstone Beach in Cambria, CA. The hotels, which include Blue Dolphin Inn, the private Moonstone Cottages and the value-oriented Castle Inn boast temperate weather year-round and sit just steps from the beach […]
The mental and physical benefits of animal companionship have been praised across the world, from seeing-eye dogs to therapy dogs to household pets. According to the US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States. Of this number, about 63 percent of […]
By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP of Senior Care Services, Care.com Millions of adults today are not only raising children of their own, but are taking on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents. Whether it’s the onset of illness, an accident or simply the passage of time, the moment comes and many of us […]
Jody Gastfriend, LICSW VP Senior Care Services, Care.com Editor’s note: 50plusnorthwest.com is proud to present our comprehensive guide to caregiving services. How to provide home care for a loved one is a major concern for both boomers and seniors. We hope to answer some of your most pressing questions with this ongoing series. Please check […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: While working to protect public land from resource extraction and development seems to be the focus of many environmental groups, what is being done to preserve and protect private property—the majority of our land—across the country? — Jim Friedland, Bath, ME Indeed, private property makes up […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Can you discuss pollutants in car interior materials, and also pollution inside cars originating from gasoline and diesel exhausts outside the car? — Mervyn Kline, Philadelphia, PA The interior of your car may seem like a safe haven from air pollution, but it may actually be quite […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I work for the Gap and know firsthand the amount of waste that’s produced at my store. Can you suggest ways retail stores can reduce waste? And how can I get a conversation started with the people upstairs about recycling and being less wasteful? –– Name withheld, […]
By Dr. Lawrence Samuels The order in which you apply your skin care products and the way in which you apply them is extremely important to realizing a product’s full potential. An important first step is cleansing the skin. Cleansing removes dead skin cells, dirt, oil and bacteria from the skin and adjusts the skin’s […]
Portland, OR –Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has completed a project to enhance access to the USS Oregon Memorial in PP&R’s Waterfront Park. The mast of the historic battleship USS Oregon is showcased in this popular and visible park to commemorate those who served during World War II. PP&R has improved access to and throughout […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental risks associated with beach resorts? –– Shine Shoukkathali, via e-mail While they may put up with a lot of stress from wind, waves and weather, beaches and the coastal environments surrounding them are surprisingly fragile. The ecosystems which make up coastal areas […]
