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Darien Library & Book Accessibility
Public libraries play a crucial role in fostering education, intellectual development, and important community engagement. Libraries serve as accessible hubs of knowledge and provide a wide range of resources, including books, digital media, and special programs. The...
New Year Resolutions
It is generally believed that the Ancient Babylonians were the first to make new year pledges over 4,000 years ago (so it’s safe to assume that the first people to break their new year pledges were . . . the Ancient Babylonians about 4,000 years ago!). And even though...
Holiday Entertainment
As we approach and pass Thanksgiving, retailers, radio stations and cable services have already prepared for the next tradition: inundating the masses with holiday-themed advertising, music, and movies. Whether it be Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, there...
Blogs for Seniors
It typically doesn’t make smart business sense to direct your customers to a competitor. Can you imagine an executive at Coca Cola saying “Hey, if you’re looking for a really tasty drink alternative why don’t you try a Pepsi?”. Fortunately, we are not a typical...
The Ubiquitous Fruits of Fall
As fall hits its full stride we are once again met with a range of food, weather, and events that combine to make this season so special. While the cooler weather might initially conjure up thoughts of football games, outdoor fire pits, and hot chocolate, there are...
An Invitation to Explore AARP’s Senior Planet
For some people, receiving ARRP’s initial “welcome” letter can be a mildly painful experience and one of the first signs that you are getting a little older. For most people, however, it is a potential gateway into a broad network of services and support. AARP remains...
You’re Never Too Old . . .
. . . to remain active or to continue to pursue things that will enable you to enjoy life to the fullest extent possible. Growing old isn’t a sentence, it is an ongoing opportunity. An opportunity to try new things and enjoy new experiences. Pursuing and achieving new...
Fourth of July and 1776
As spring turns into summer, many of us turn our attention to family barbecues, days at the beach, and fireworks that light up the sky during Fourth of July celebrations. In some cases, these all go together and for many, signify summer. While the July 4th holiday...
Telehealth and Telemedicine: Bringing Health Care to Your Doorstep
The digital world continues to evolve, enhancing our lives and impacting how we do things, from ordering take-out food to even buying automobiles. The ability to leverage technology was particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled people to manage...
Medical De-prescribing
The United States’ population has become increasingly dependent on prescription medications for a number of reasons. The amount of money spent each year on prescriptions reflects this dependency. For example, from 1992 to 2021 total expenditures for prescription drugs...
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