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Every year on Veterans Day, November 11, we honor all veterans, past and present, who have served and continue to serve our country. In its own unique way, this is the goal every day of the year for the Fisher House Foundation, which builds comfortable homes where military and veteran families can stay free of … Read more

Ellen Carlins of Pittsburgh was looking for a creative way to help others increase and share their faith. She had an idea to combine active scripture reflection with activities in a group setting around crafting and jewelry making. From that inspiration more than 10 years ago, A Prayer to Wear was born. Ellen began offering … Read more

By Mary Bach Robocalls to home and mobile phones, and emails on personal computers are increasing, along with the number of scam victims. This is costing individuals billions of dollars. I am getting more and more complaints about how annoyed people are with a ringing phone at any time of the day and night, with … Read more

By Kimberly Blaker When a loved one struggles with fine motor control or other physical and cognitive challenges, it can make getting dressed in ordinary clothes difficult. As a caregiver, if you’re assisting a family member with dressing, you may be in search of clothing options that make the process easier.  Many options are available … Read more