Cauliflower is one of several vegetables of the species Brassica oleracea. Other crops in this grouping include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and collard greens. These are annual plants that reproduce from seed. Typically only the head is eaten but… Read More ›
Finding out that someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s can feel like a crushing blow, and that’s just the start of your journey. Over time, you will have to watch your loved one’s personality change as… Read More ›
FORCING PAPERWHITES TO BLOOM Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) are a very beautiful and fragrant flower that can be started easily from bulbs. You can usually find the bulbs at most garden centers as early as September through mid winter. They are… Read More ›
Nasturtiums are of the genus Tropaeolum with over 80 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants. Literally translated, nasturtium means “nose-tweaker” or “nose-twister”. This probably was labeled by the first person that tasted this plant, which has a peppery… Read More ›
If you walk into a memory care facility like Sunshine Care and meet our residents, you’ll probably notice something right away. Most of our residents are women. We are not the exception to the rule. In fact, if you were… Read More ›
GROWING STEVIA The stevia plant is a member of the Asteracaea family related to the daisy and ragwood. Several species called “candyleaf” are native to New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. The popular species, Stevia rebaudiana, comes from Brazil and Paraguay,… Read More ›
You’re driving down the highway, and suddenly a song from your childhood comes on the radio. Before you know it, the words are coming automatically out of your mouth, and you are awash in memories of old high school friends… Read More ›
As a family member or caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, one of the hardest things to accept and face is the fact that your loved one’s personality will change over time along with their speaking habits. As… Read More ›
We think it’s safe to say that we all want to make a positive difference in the world before we leave. You’ve already done some great things in your life, but if you have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or… Read More ›
Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is a culinary herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The name, basil, is derived from the Greek word, basileus, meaning “king”. This makes sense since basil is the “King of the Herbs”. The French sometimes call basil… Read More ›