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The air is cooling, the leaves are turning and before we know it, the cutest little visitors will be headed our way. With Halloween imminent, parents everywhere are making something creative from Pinterest or buying the latest princess or superhero costume. In fact, according to USA Today, you’re sure to see plenty of Spiderman and Elsa (from Disney’s Frozen) miniatures knocking on your door Oct.

Life is full of mysteries. Why are yawns contagious? How come movie theater popcorn is so expensive?

October is an important time of year—after all, the month’s very first day marks the International Day of Older Persons. This United Nations-designated global awareness day has a different theme each year. In 2018, the occasion honored seniors championing justice and human rights.

The number of Americans hitting retirement age is booming. By 2030, over-65s will make up one-fifth of the U.S. population.

It is difficult to find a group of strangers who can agree on the best baseball team, the best cheeseburger in town, or the best way to spend a summer afternoon (an air-conditioned nap!). But if there’s one idea we can all rally around, it’s that grandparents are awesome. It’s great to be a grandparent, and as any kid with a sweet tooth or a strict parent can confirm, it’s a blessing to have one.

The decision to move into a senior living community is a big one. Often, seniors and their families are working together on the best course of action. Two questions we hear often at Brandermill Woods are, when is the right time for me to move into a senior living community, and what level of care is right for me or my loved one?This decision is incredibly personal and varies from senior to senior.