Sweet September: National Honey Month
Do you know when bee season ends? Now! Not surprisingly, bees thrive when the flowers do – during warm weather. So, while colder weather turns leaves’ colors from green to orange, worker bees cluster in hives to keep Queen Bee warm. In order to stay energized themselves, the worker bees consume literally tons of the.. read more →
Gardening could be the hobby that helps you live to 100
Many of the world’s centenarians share one common hobby: gardening. Could you extend your life and drop your stress by taking up the pursuit, too? D Dan Buettner has studied five places around the world where residents are famed for their longevity: Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Icaria in Greece, and Loma Linda.. read more →
Video: Lydia Shares Gardening Tips
Looking for a rewarding and therapeutic hobby? Need some inspiration getting your garden looking great for summer? Want to rebound from a rough New York winter on the Rockaway Peninsula? Take a few minutes and let Lydia inspire you with her tips. read more →
Half of the World: Women’s International Month
Women’s rights is one of the biggest topics of the last century. To focus on women, March 8th was declared International Women’s Day, and the entire month of March is Women’s International Month. Here at Rockaway Care Center, our elder care residents are fortunate to have witnessed the many changes over the last few decades.. read more →
Why February is The Best Month for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and this year is its 50th year in a row. Why February? Once you hear the answer it will seem obvious. See, for the first half of February, we’re surrounded by displays of hearts because of…you guessed it…Valentine’s Day. Hearts meaning love. For everyone. Piggybacking on the emotional focus of.. read more →
Valentine’s Day: Play Cupid with A Random Act of Kindness
Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is February 14th, but did you know that three days later is National Random Acts of Kindness Day? This means that between February 14th and 17th, we’ve got a 3-day bridge for sharing the love. What could be better than harnessing the emphasis on loving relationships of Valentine’s Day, and.. read more →
Not Just His Game, Oh: Why Bingo Is Great for Your Health
When you think of the game “Bingo”, you think of it as a simple way to happily pass the time. Usually held in churches, community centers, retirement homes, or care centers such as Rockaway, Bingo often takes up a weekly, if not daily slot on the calendar of events. Bingo originated in 16th century Italy.. read more →
How to Keep A New Year’s Resolution
How many Americans make New Year’s resolutions? According to a University of Scranton report released in January 2014, it’s nearly half (45%). The trouble is that by June, less than half remained committed to their January 1st desire for change. Why do New Year’s resolutions seem doomed to fail? New Year’s resolutions fail because people are too.. read more →