Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?'And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' Matthew 25:37-40 (ESV)Seniors who seek to follow in Jesus's footsteps don't have to look ve...

In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday in May. It was proclaimed a holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson as a proclamation of love and appreciation for moms. This special day usually consists of honoring mothers with cards, flowers, candy or a special meal or gift.While the Bible doesn’t call for a specific day for mothers, the first commandment does say to “‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your...

April is National Records and Info Management Month, which is a mouthful and sounds a bit tedious and boring. But it's an ideal time for seniors to ensure they have easy access to some of the paperwork that can make things easier in emergency situations or throughout daily life.If you haven't given a look through your file cabinet or records drawer in a while, spring is the perfect season for this job. Handle the task during early spring, when some days are still too brisk for outdoor ac...

Spring is on the horizon, and hay fever can start early here in Kansas City, especially when the oak trees begin blooming. However, before we put the blame for our misery solely on the budding flowers and trees, there are many other factors we need to take into consideration.Frequent rains raise mold counts, and dust and pet-dander allergies are year-round problems. Smoke from tobacco and fires, perfumes and chemicals often cause symptoms to flare up though they are officially classified as an i...

Did you know that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts around 10 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds? This disorder causes people to experience depression during certain seasons, most commonly late fall and winter. And even if you don't have a SAD diagnosis, people of all ages do get bummed during the winter months.