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April 30, 2021

Five Steps for Identifying Accessible Hotels for Travelers with Disabilities

“All that glitters is not gold,” wrote William Shakespeare. A hotel that glitters with the ...

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Finding accessible hotels for travelers with disabilities like this one
May 27, 2025

Outdoor Accessibility at Virginia State Parks

Time spent outdoors offers physical and mental health benefits for everyone, but people with disabilities ...

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Kris Gulden, Mason Neck Friends Group Accessibility Advisor, giving a demonstration of an all-terrain wheelchair, part of the emphasis on accessibility at Virginia State Parks. Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation.
April 22, 2025

Vacation Ideas for Wheelchair Users

When you have mobility issues, it may seem tough to go on vacation — even ...

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Vacation ideas for wheelchair users - include U.S. National Parks
March 10, 2026

Planning Accessible Outings for Seniors and Families

A successful outing takes thoughtful preparation, writes La’Tesia Jones, life enrichment director at a North ...

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Man in a wheelchair with his granddaughter, enjoying an outing at a mall. Planning accessible outings can be key to enjoyment.
August 1, 2025

Best Cell Phones for Seniors: 2025 Buyer’s Guide

A mobile phone is a lifeline, especially for seniors who live alone, drive long distances, ...

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Woman talking on a cell phone, smiling, and looking at a picture. By Edward J. Bock 111. For article on best cell phones for seniors
April 16, 2025

Senior-Friendly State Parks in North Carolina

Towering trees, sweeping mountains, rhythmic waves, bright blue skies, melodic bird calls and insect choruses ...

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Goose Creek State Park, Washington. Photograph courtesy of the NC Division of Parks and Recreation.
April 15, 2025

In Case of Death Folder: Preparing for the Inevitable

The aftermath of a loved one’s death is a time of grief and mourning. It ...

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urn at funeral, by jure gasparic. In Case of Death Folder: Preparing for the Inevitable
September 28, 2022

Universal Design in Active Adult Communities

Many contemporary active adult communities appeal to people of retirement age by embracing universal design ...

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active adult fitness class using balance balls and bands. Photo by Wavebreakmedia, Dreamstime. Many contemporary active adult communities appeal to people of retirement age by embracing universal design principles in each home, while still offering visually pleasing living environments, as well as through community engagement and convenience.
January 28, 2022

Caregivers in Rural Communities

Latorius Adams of the Harnett County Family Caregiver Program in North Carolina addresses specific challenges ...

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Pensive Older Couple at Home. Photo By Victorrustle Dreamstime. For article, Latorius Adams of the Harnett County Family Caregiver Program in NC addresses specific challenges faced by caregivers in rural communities.
July 9, 2025

Nature Relieves Pain

Recent research shows that experiencing nature relieves pain. While immersion in the outdoors is the ...

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woman sitting in her wheelchair in a peaceful natural setting, along a paved path, knowing that nature relieves pain. By Pojoslaw