Author: Margie Fend, RN

July 15, 2020

Beautiful Places to Explore in PA

Did you know… there are more than 2,000,000 acres of state forests, 4,000 lakes and reservoirs, and 86,000 miles of rivers and streams to explore just in Pennsylvania alone! Over the last few months with all of the changes that took effect in our lives with COVID-19, I started thinking about all the things I wanted to do once I...

Categories Community/General/Resources

June 3, 2020

Water Matters

Summer is just around the corner with all of its beauty of bright skies and sunshine. However, it also brings high temperatures and humidity! Did you know our bodies are made up of 60% water and we can use up about 2 liters of that water a day!  Older adults are more likely to experience dehydration. This is because people...

Categories Everyday Life/General

April 29, 2020

Spring in to Gardening

With spring just around the corner, I find myself looking forward to all outdoor activities. Maybe it is a long walk or feeding the ducks at the park, or just watching all the flowers and trees come to life after a long winter.  The one activity I truly enjoy is planting a garden!  I usually end up with a variety...

Categories Community/General

February 19, 2020

Time to reflect… It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

I was saddened by Mr. Roger’s passing in February 2003 as it hit home for me. It got me thinking about all the good he did in his life time.  When you think of Mr. Rogers, you think of all the joy and comfort he brought to many lives. Mr. Rogers grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a small town between...

Categories Community/General

November 13, 2019

Older Adults and Medication Management

Our hair may become gray, our laugh lines more apparent and we may not have the energy we once did but aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity, adventures, and strength.    Did you know…sometimes what we think is normal aging could be the effects or side effects of medications? Many improvements in the health and...

Categories Everyday Life/General

September 25, 2019

Healthcare Challenges with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Recently, I have seen first-hand the challenges faced by providers to get the much needed care for the ladies and gentlemen they support.  It can be very frustrating for the providers and the individuals receiving care. Sometimes it takes several visits to healthcare providers and many tests to rule out underlying conditions. The challenges can include improving the health and...

Categories Everyday Life/General

July 3, 2019

Look Who’s Cooking With Thyme in Your Kitchen

Who knew this kitchen would come to life with so much laughter, enthusiasm and passion about cooking! This is our third cooking class at Thyme In Your Kitchen! The excitement builds each and every time we have this class! Just in case you missed out on the fun thyme … Let me take you on the tour of our class…...

Categories Community/General

April 10, 2019

Catch of the Day

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our lives. With the arrival of day light savings time and arrival of spring, we can start thinking of all those outdoor activities. Fishing is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors, socializing, and escaping the busy part of our lives....

Categories Community/General

January 16, 2019

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

We live in a time where everything is about technology. With online shopping, Alexa, Siri, Google Home, or Amazon Echo, it sure makes life easier!  We even buy our groceries online! Although I think this great, I wonder if are we sacrificing those moments of human interaction. Sometimes people need that human contact to realize the true importance of human...

Categories Everyday Life