Category: Society
World Stroke Day: Focusing on the Future and Recovering from a Stroke
Written by Stannah on 7:41 pm
Stannah is joining the cause this World Stroke Day and talking about support for those who are #UpAgainAfterStroke Did you know: A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age? Today, October 29th, is World Stroke Day, so we’d like to take this opportunity to talk about strokes: their causes, symptoms and treatments – […]
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Moving on Up: Types of Elevators and all Kinds of Uplifting Appliances
Written by Stannah on 3:39 pm
Table of contents Passenger elevators Escalators Moving sidewalks Aerial Tramways Stairlifts When you think about it, there are many types of elevators that help us move around. Whether it’s the escalator at the shopping mall, the moving sidewalk at the airport or the aerial tramway you found on vacation, how often do you stop and […]
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Women in Science: Marian Diamond’s groundbreaking findings on brain plasticity
Written by Stannah on 7:33 am
Marian Diamond, who died at the age of 90 (July 25, 2017), was a professor of anatomy and an expert on the brain. Over the last 60 years, Marian Diamond continued to teach and do research in the area of neurophysiology. As a teacher, she was honored as one of the most distinguished educators in […]
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Global Day of Parents: “It takes a village to raise a child”
Written by Stannah on 4:45 am
The UN proclaimed the first of June as Global Parents’ Day; in the US, Parents’ Day falls on July 22nd. “To appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship“. We celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day, but did you know that […]
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ALS Day: The Curious Case of Stephen Hawking
Written by Stannah on 4:44 am
On World ALS Day 2018, we want to talk about Stephen Hawking, the ultimate example of resilience and a man who inspired so many, the world over On World ALS Day 2018, we join the ALS Awareness movement because we believe we all need some inspiration and hope when it comes to facing the obstacles […]
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Senior air travel: Getting You Where You Need to Go
Written by Stannah on 9:11 am
In today’s world, we fly frequently. Lower airfares, loved-ones living abroad and professional obligations are all factors that make flying a modern necessity. Even though flying is more accessible than it used to be, it’s also more stressful for everyone. For someone with reduced mobility, the stress is even greater, as you’ll likely need a […]
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A Celebration of Love
Written by Stannah on 10:43 am
What is Love? When we look at the dictionary definition, we’re presented with something simple, almost tangible. Though there are many different interpretations, the description that we thought fit best was: “Love is unconditional selflessness” Love is so often celebrated through the creative arts, because it’s something intrinsic, present within all living beings. You don’t […]
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The 2018 Olympic Winter Games: Passion Connected
Written by Stannah on 5:33 am
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Winter_Olympics The Olympic and Paralympic Games have always stood synonymously for unity through sports. It’s an event that even those of us who dislike sports can appreciate and talk about. The Winter Olympics, in particular, just have a special kind of atmosphere. It could be that all those snowy images we see remind us […]
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