Laughter is universal. No matter how old we are, what language we speak, our gender, or our physical capability, humor and laughter are a part of being human. Our ability to find humor in almost every situation is a true gift and what makes it even better is that laughing is actually good for us! […]

As the air warms and sun shines longer each day, we all begin to dream about the promise of spring and summer and with that, we might think about nourishing our bodies—in many ways. I think about planting seeds to prepare for my garden and of course, all the activities that warm weather brings like, […]

“HEART,” which has so many meanings, is truly the most essential piece of our lives. It is crucial that we live every meaning of it in the healthiest way possible. The most well known definition of heart is that which describes the organ that circulates blood inside our bodies. Follow these five steps to keep […]

Quality of Life: The general well being of a person or society, defined in measure of health and happiness, rather than wealth. This definition feels fairly accurate for me. However, we all know that each person defines quality in various ways. Some people focus on health or family, while others may focus on possessions or […]

“Christmas... is not an external event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart.”-Freya Stark This is a wonderful time of year for hope, joy, jubilation and coalescence. It seems that as the holiday season approaches, the world becomes a bustle of vitality. Yet, we still have to figure […]

“In a matter of a few minutes, Midnight Sun became an integral part of our lives and in an hour we all went home!  It was “normal” immediately!  They are so much a part of our lives and our family that we think of them as such.  His caregivers actively and passionately provide superb care […]

Alaska Run for Women Making Strides of Anchorage Mayor Sullivan Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness for Anchorage Anchorage Fire Department Goes Pink for Cancer Awareness Relay for Life Alaska Men’s Run Pinktober Pink Party UAA Dental Days Chains of Caring According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 41% of Americans will be diagnosed with some type […]

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Every year, one-third of all people over the age of 65 will experience a fall. Often, these falls can result in broken bones and/or a decline in the overall health of the individual. These types of accidents are especially prevalent in Alaska, due to the extreme weather conditions that […]

Who doesn’t enjoy a good summer filled with barbecues, fishing, hiking, warmer weather and many more hours of daylight? Yet now, we are finding that days are getting shorter and the weather is ever changing. This is a season of preparation, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Sometimes it can be hard to […]

Also, independency. The state or quality of being independent. Freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others. Archaic. a competency. That’s what Webster’s Dictionary says it is. But the real question is what it means to you, your loved ones, your neighbors, your community and so on. Our country was built on the idea of freedom and independence, as was Alaska. I have lived in Alaska for 45 years (since I was […]