By Norah Machia As a young breast cancer survivor, Amber M. Howland is hoping that by sharing her story, it will help save the lives of other women. “You can take a terrible situation and just stay at home,” said...
Inspire
Inspire – Carolyn Kardos: A constant advocate
By Alyssa Dearborn If you ever meet Carolyn Kardos, you will immediately notice her teal hair. You also might be able to spot her matching teal Jeep. For Kardos and many other ovarian cancer survivors, teal is more than just...
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Inspire – Brain injury survivor presses on with sisu
By Jason Klaiber With a significant concussion from a backyard mishap and another traumatic brain injury from a workplace incident in her rearview, Kelly Thune manages to forge ahead by sticking to the most positive mindset she can muster. After...
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Inspire – Nicole Canavan: A Story of Self Discovery
By Kate Hanzalik Nicole Canavan grieved the loss of herself for the past thirty years. An athletic person – a goalie who had a history of getting kicked in the head, a self-described “tom boy” who often got injured –...
Food
Foodies abound at senior living communities
By Jim Mahler As director of food at beverages at an independent senior living community, I am noticing a new trend in senior dining: Foodies! And, what’s interesting, is that the majority of my senior foodies are women. A foodie...
