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Storing Summer Clothes & Gear
We hope you all had a wonderful summer, full of sunny days and ocean breezes! Summer might be ephemeral, but the memories last a lifetime. Our clothes and beach items fall somewhere in between, depending on how we care for them. Here are some easy, practical tips for storing summer clothing and beach items so…
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Home Safety Tips
We like to think of our homes as sanctuaries and safe places. However, with falls being a leading cause of injuries among those aged 65 and older and 77% of indoor falls occurring within our own homes, that’s not always the case. It’s never too soon to make your older loved ones’ homes safe. The…
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Going on Vacation? Don’t forget the home you are leaving behind!
Summer is here and it’s time to get away! When planning your vacation, don’t forget the home you are leaving behind. There are two areas you can group your tasks into: security and home preparation. With security tasks, your goal is to prevent your home from being a target. Give it the appearance of being…
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Father’s Day with a Dad in Assisted Living
It is no surprise that dads consistently cite time spent together as the number one thing they desire on Father’s Day. If your dad or grandfather resides in an assisted living residence, space is at a premium. A physical gift may create clutter. There is no greater present to a father than simply being with…
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Storing your Winter Clothing for the Season
It’s been a roller coaster of warm-then-cold, rainy-then-dry weather this spring! Now that it finally looks like the warmer temperatures are sticking around, we’re looking at our closets full of winter clothes and realizing we need to make room for our lightweight garments. This is a great time to clean and assess the condition of…
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Prepping Your Summer House for the Season
Summer is right around the corner, and we’re all feeling the pull towards our favorite getaways. Beach and country homes bring many joys, but first there’s some inevitable prep work to do. Being intentional and planning ahead can make this work go faster and more efficiently. We at Hither Hive have compiled a short checklist…
