In the words of famed Russian author Leo Tolstoy, “true life is lived when tiny changes occur.” Be that as it may, I’m not sure the new puppy you just brought into your household considers being plucked from the midst of everything and everyone it knew and then supplanted in a strange environment inhabited by unknown people as a tiny change. And, as soon as your new puppy starts chewing on your furniture, peeing on your carpet, and keeps you awake all night, neither will you. Fortunately, the

As our lives change, our homes can support, or limit, our ability to live our lives the way we want. Remaining in our homes may begin to present unexpected challenges. Listening carefully and providing an empathetic approach in as an important part of the Next Step Home Design Process, Colin assists people clarify their ideas about what are the most prudent home improvement investments based on the lives they want to create while taking into account their present and changing needs. This helps

As our lives change, our homes can support, or limit, our ability to live our lives the way we want. Remaining in our homes may begin to present unexpected challenges. Listening carefully and providing an empathetic approach in as an important part of the Next Step Home Design Process, Colin assists people clarify their ideas about what are the most prudent home improvement investments based on the lives they want to create while taking into account their present and changing needs. This helps

Twenty-five percent of Connecticut's workforce is at least 55 ears of age and the population 65 years of age is expected to outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2035. As a results, Senator Haskell, now age 23 has co-sponsored a bill on age discrimination which is strongly supported by AARP. The legislation prevents employers from asking job applications questions regarding their age, date of birth or graduation date unless it directly relates to a specific job qualification. Protections against

Twenty-five percent of Connecticut's workforce is at least 55 ears of age and the population 65 years of age is expected to outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2035. As a results, Senator Haskell, now age 23 has co-sponsored a bill on age discrimination which is strongly supported by AARP. The legislation prevents employers from asking job applications questions regarding their age, date of birth or graduation date unless it directly relates to a specific job qualification. Protections against

You’re trying to sleep, but your new puppy is yelling its head off from inside the kennel that’s parked in the spare bedroom. One trainer recommends you go to your puppy and comfort it. A second trainer tells you to ignore your puppy. The information you read online says you should have never left your puppy alone in the first place! It’s 3 am, you’re sleep-deprived and confused as hell. What should you do? Is your puppy really in need of your help, or is it crying wolf? Tune in this week and get

You’re trying to sleep, but your new puppy is yelling its head off from inside the kennel that’s parked in the spare bedroom. One trainer recommends you go to your puppy and comfort it. A second trainer tells you to ignore your puppy. The information you read online says you should have never left your puppy alone in the first place! It’s 3 am, you’re sleep-deprived and confused as hell. What should you do? Is your puppy really in need of your help, or is it crying wolf? Tune in this week and get

According the the Center for Disease Control, approximately one if four adults 55 years of age or older are faced with some type of mental health issues.The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) Many of today's older adults grew up at a time when not only was there a stigma associated with mental health problems but also they were not as well understood as they are today. Mental illness is underdiagnosed in

According the the Center for Disease Control, approximately one if four adults 55 years of age or older are faced with some type of mental health issues.The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) Many of today's older adults grew up at a time when not only was there a stigma associated with mental health problems but also they were not as well understood as they are today. Mental illness is underdiagnosed in

Housebreaking can be an incredibly frustrating and long process if you’re unsure how to approach the task, which is frequently the case. The advice you receive from friends, family, and the internet is often incorrect or misleading, especially in regard to the amount of time and effort that will be required to train your dog to reliably go potty outdoors and not indoors. However, successful housebreaking doesn’t have to be so scary or painful. It just requires patience, consistency, and a small bit

Housebreaking can be an incredibly frustrating and long process if you’re unsure how to approach the task, which is frequently the case. The advice you receive from friends, family, and the internet is often incorrect or misleading, especially in regard to the amount of time and effort that will be required to train your dog to reliably go potty outdoors and not indoors. However, successful housebreaking doesn’t have to be so scary or painful. It just requires patience, consistency, and a small bit

Elder Abuse is an unfortunate reality for many women.* Women often experience violence across their lifespan, and we know that being exposed to violence early in life, whether that is witnessing or being the victim of it, drastically increases the risk of experiencing violence, particularly domestic violence, later in life Join Phyllis Ayman, Rubina Chaudhary and guest Kalley Henderson, crisis team coordinator at the Surrey Women's Centre in Surrey, BC for the discussion on elder abuse. The

Elder Abuse is an unfortunate reality for many women.* Women often experience violence across their lifespan, and we know that being exposed to violence early in life, whether that is witnessing or being the victim of it, drastically increases the risk of experiencing violence, particularly domestic violence, later in life Join Phyllis Ayman, Rubina Chaudhary and guest Kalley Henderson, crisis team coordinator at the Surrey Women's Centre in Surrey, BC for the discussion on elder abuse. The

When Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, and well-known conservationist advised When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all, you have to wonder if his words of wisdom were borne from his observations of wolves in the wild. Wolves and dogs appear to quickly shift from play to work and from work back to play. However, new revelations in wolf and dog play behavior suggest there may be no shift at all between play and work. Is this true? If so, why all work and no

When Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, and well-known conservationist advised When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all, you have to wonder if his words of wisdom were borne from his observations of wolves in the wild. Wolves and dogs appear to quickly shift from play to work and from work back to play. However, new revelations in wolf and dog play behavior suggest there may be no shift at all between play and work. Is this true? If so, why all work and no

How can inner peace help us achieve wellness and health? Based on evidentiary research we will discuss and present information from the literature and thought leaders on the healing power of breathing and the overall benefits that achieving inner calm and peace can have on disease processes. A calmer mind can help you respond to stressful situations in a way less harmful to your body. However, our guest will present his first hand experience and belief that is can be of great value to others

How can inner peace help us achieve wellness and health? Based on evidentiary research we will discuss and present information from the literature and thought leaders on the healing power of breathing and the overall benefits that achieving inner calm and peace can have on disease processes. A calmer mind can help you respond to stressful situations in a way less harmful to your body. However, our guest will present his first hand experience and belief that is can be of great value to others

Time waits for no man and no dog. If your dog lives long enough, old age will creep up on it just like it will to you. When it does, it will bring a host of ailments that can include an increase in anxiety, confusion and dementia, changes in digestive function, arthritis, and degradation of sensory input, to name a few. These ailments, singularly or in combination, can lead to a sharp decline in quality of life for you and your dog or a shortened lifespan. The good news is that simple changes in

Time waits for no man and no dog. If your dog lives long enough, old age will creep up on it just like it will to you. When it does, it will bring a host of ailments that can include an increase in anxiety, confusion and dementia, changes in digestive function, arthritis, and degradation of sensory input, to name a few. These ailments, singularly or in combination, can lead to a sharp decline in quality of life for you and your dog or a shortened lifespan. The good news is that simple changes in

What does it take to be an advocate? Does it take special training or skills? The answer is that everyone plays the role of advocate at some time in their lives. It happens when you call your phone company, internet or wireless provider, insurance company, or doctor's office. How does this translate into advocacy for care for your loved one? Here is some of what you will learn: How do you recognize your own advocacy skills? What's the difference between aggressiveness and assertiveness and how does