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The Living Art of Portuguese Tiles: Meet Artisan Luis Oliveira

When you picture Portugal, you might see golden beaches or rolling vineyards. Yet another iconic piece of scenery can be found on buildings throughout the country. Azulejos, hand-painted tiles, brighten the interiors and exteriors of churches, palaces, train stations, and people’s homes.These intricate works trace stories of faith, culture, and community across centuries, turning neighborhoods throughout Portugal into open-air galleries.Today, we’re traveling to Azeitão, a small town near Lisbon...
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Life in Portugal’s Cork Country: Meet Cork Producer and Artisan David Caeiro

When you think of cork, what comes to mind? Wine bottle stoppers might be your first answer. However, this sustainable material has numerous uses, ranging from fashion accessories and clothing to shoes, furniture, flooring, wall coverings, and more. Portugal is the world’s largest producer of cork, and the cork oak tree (Quercus suber) thrives in the country’s southern Alentejo region.Today, we’re virtually taking you to the center of the cork industry—to a small village just outside of the regi...
Planted Places •

A Busy Mom Learns How to Container Garden with Planted Places

I am a mom of two who tries to eat healthily, but I'm an everything-in-moderation kind of gal. I cook, bake treats and make my own ice cream. I believe that food grown without pesticides is better for my family, but the produce I buy isn't always organic. Sometimes organic options aren't available, or the price is much higher than the conventionally grown option—again, everything in moderation.

My family and I live in New England. We have a couple of raised-bed gardens in our backyard, and the
Benchmark Senior Living | Assisted Living and Memo •

How Sensory Stimulation Can Help Those with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia - Benchmark Senior Living

Dementia impacts brain function, and while Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of the condition, there are other types, such as Lewy body and vascular dementia. Regardless of the type, dementia affects a person’s cognitive abilities, such as memory, thinking and social skills.
Several Benchmark Senior Living communities offer Mind & Memory Care, and which keeps the unique needs of those with dementia, close to our hearts. Our care teams meet residents where they’re at in the disease’s progr...
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When is the Right Time to Look for Assisted Living Care? - Benchmark Senior Living

As you or your loved one gets older, you may wonder about assisted living options. The thought of moving into one can be worrisome for older adults and their families. Changing residences can cause stress, no matter a person’s life stage. However, you can feel reassured knowing that many senior living communities anticipate the concerns of new residents and strive to make the transition as smooth as possible.
In this article, we’re going to walk through what an assisted living community is, the...