During the winter months, slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for seniors. The following tips will help prevent common cold-weather dangers faced by the elderly population. Wintertime certainly poses challenges for seniors, but with planning and awareness, you will stay healthy and experience the joys of … [Read more...] about Northwest Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
New Neighbors Guide Thurston County
Service and Convenience at the Heart of Light Dental Studios
We can all agree on the qualities for the ideal dental provider: round-the-clock service, free consultations, same-day appointments, entire-family bookings, empathetic service and affordable care. It’s nearly impossible to find a full combination of such attributes. But then there’s Light Dental Studios. Based in Puyallup, the dentist-owned company—with 30 locations in the … [Read more...] about Service and Convenience at the Heart of Light Dental Studios
Getting Settled into a New Home
After the last box is moved into your new home, you might think the hardest part of moving is over. And you’re right, but there are still things to take care of before you can relax completely. Get Your Utilities Set Up You don’t want to arrive at your new place late at night and find that the lights don’t work. Before you move, arrange for the utilities to be set up … [Read more...] about Getting Settled into a New Home
OlyFed Offers Free, No-Stress Home Buying Classes
Are you considering purchasing a home? Olympia Federal is ready to help you on your journey. You can start with one of their no-cost home buying classes that gives people the chance to talk one-on-one with a loan officer. “Our loan officers have a lot of experience. We want you to use them as a resource,” says Melissa Kirkeby, AVP Mortgage Loan Office Manager. A home may be … [Read more...] about OlyFed Offers Free, No-Stress Home Buying Classes
Holy Lamb Organics: Natural Bedding Made Locally
Holy Lamb Organics has been making natural bedding products locally by hand in the small town of Oakville, Washington for 24 years. The South Sound community can access a “touch and feel” experience in Olympia. The company's retail showrooms are the only all-natural bedding stores between Seattle and Portland, according to owners Jason and Mindy Schaefer. The Olympia Bed … [Read more...] about Holy Lamb Organics: Natural Bedding Made Locally