Susan Evans

Celebrate America Recycles Day with These Eco-Friendly Tips

All that plastic… Toss it? Burn it? Recycle it? If you want to be a more eco-focused consumer but aren’t sure what to do or how to reduce plastic waste, you’re not alone. That’s one of the reasons why Keep America Beautiful created America Recycles…

Tips to Keep Your Home Sanitized

Photo Credit: CDC on Unsplash As we head into autumn, we know all about the standard fall tasks we have to do. But with COVID-19 still affecting our communities, we will need to go above and beyond the usual to keep the virus at bay. Gary Findley,…

Is my car winterproofed for holiday travel this season?

Three tips for you If you live in colder climes – or are heading to them – get your car ready for cold-weather road trips. We reached out to Richard Counihan, CEO of DigniFi—a company that connects consumers with lenders for car repairs, tires,…

3 Tips to Winterproof Your Vehicle Before Holiday Travel

Photo Credit: Joakim Honkasalo on Unsplash Hitting the road this winter to visit friends and family? Before you head out, make sure your car is ready to handle whatever Ol’ Man Winter might throw your way. We reached out to Richard Counihan, CEO of…

What to Know Now for November

November is about taking action—from turning your clocks back one hour (for everyone except residents of Hawaii and Arizona), voting and recycling to learning about fraud, planning for long-term care and handling caregiver responsibilities. With that…

Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car

Photo Credit: Tumisu from Pixabay Planning to buy a new, or new-to-you, set of wheels? If you don’t need to make the purchase immediately but instead have some time before finalizing the deal, you may be able to shave some money off the sale…

10 Seemingly Innocent Causes of Fire Damage

Photo Credit: Myriam Zilles from Pixabay Using a portable heater to counter the chill of a cool autumn evening. Plugging multiple items into a single outlet to ensure everyone can power their devices. Enjoying an outdoor barbecue to before winter…

6 FAQs About Telemedicine

Photo Credit: Thought Catalog Telemedicine. Remote visits. Virtual doctor visits. Whatever it’s called, it means the same thing: having a medical appointment virtually rather than in person. While telemedicine and telehealth have been around for…

Resources for Grieving Children, Tweens and Teens

Photo Credit: Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Everyone grieves in their own way, but families who have lost a loved one can find it difficult to know how to support children and teens going through the grief process. The following resources can help…

10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Senior Years

Photo Credit: Kim Heimbuch from Pixabay Worried about adding more candles to your birthday cake? Don’t think about the number of years but about adding more life to them by adopting healthy living habits and strategies. Here are 10 ways to make the…

What to Know About COVID-19 Guidelines for Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes

Photo Credit: Elien Dumon on Unsplash If you or a loved one will be moving to an assisted living or nursing facility, whether for a short stay or permanently, there are specific COVID-19 guidelines you’ll want to be aware of. We reached out to the…

What to Know Now for September

September is all about preparedness: for severe weather, for colder temps, for new babies, even for Election Day. With that in mind, here’s what to know now for September. September is… National Preparedness Month – Especially since COVID-19 entered…

Evacuating? Here’s what to know when going to an emergency shelter during COVID-19

Photo Credit: Nathaniel Sison on Unsplash When anticipating a natural disaster, local authorities may tell you to evacuate to a nearby shelter. The situation is stressful enough, but when you add COVID-19 to the mix, you may wonder if seeking…

COVID-19 Car Cleaning Tips

Photo Credit: Obi Onyeador on Unsplash How often do you clean your car? According to a survey done by CarRentals.com, nearly one-third of drivers rarely clean the inside of their vehicles and another 12 percent never do it at all. But now with…

Tips for Planning a Wedding During COVID-19

Photo Credit: Jeremy Wong Weddings on Unsplash Planning a wedding can be exciting—and more than a little stressful. And with COVID-19 thrown into the mix, the bridal couple can quickly find themselves overwhelmed with a slew of details and issues…

Adults and Eyes—What to Know About Your Vision

Photo Credit: CommsEditors101 from Pixabay When it comes to eye health, there’s a lot to know beyond the “What line can you read” test. From teen years to senior years, your eye health should be evaluated on a regular basis, not only to ensure that…

What to Know Now for August

It’s back-to-school time, and that means ensuring our kids are ready for the learning process. Also tied to this is the need for drivers to be more cautious, since children will be walking, biking or taking school buses to get to their classes. With…

Driver Rehab—Getting Back (Safely) onto the Road

Photo Credit: Jan de Keijzer If you’ve experienced some age-related or health issues that might be affecting your driving mobility, you may not need to give up the keys. Programs such as the Occupational Therapy Driver Rehabilitation Program…

Taking Your Child to the Emergency Room

Photo Credit: Viorel Dudau (Dreamstime.com) Whether it’s because of an accident or illness, taking your child to the emergency room is stressful. Here are six tips from experts to help keep you – and your little one – calm while providing medical…

What to Know Now for July

Even with COVID-19, many families are still doing their best to create some kind of a normal summer. And of course, the big kick-off—at least in the U.S.—is the 4th of July. Then there are backyard barbecues and picnics (with “social distancing”…