9 Ways to Handle Face Mask Conversations

9 Ways to Handle Face Mask Conversations

A behavioral health expert shares her tips for communicating with those who disagree with wearing masks. At Spectrum Health, we strongly encourage our patients, colleagues and families to wear masks, knowing that this is a key factor in preventing the spread of...
Thrive After 65

Thrive After 65

What an honor it is to reach the age of 65! Reaching this milestone comes with new considerations, new opportunities and new ways to thrive. Social Butterflies and Busy Bees Staying active and social after 65 is easy. Many community organizations and businesses carve...
10 Things to Know Before Lightning Strikes

10 Things to Know Before Lightning Strikes

Here’s Your Primer to Keep It from Happening to You. Summer days lure many people to the water, but water is one of the most dangerous places to be if a storm strikes. Typing on your computer, talking on a landline phone or taking a shower put you into the...
Stay Water Safe

Stay Water Safe

Great Lakes states are wonderful places to live during the summer months, but a reality check on water safety may be in order. Summer is in full splash mode. From squirt guns and sprinklers to home spas, pools, lakes, and oceans, water is synonymous with fun. Not to...
Set Social Distancing Boundaries

Set Social Distancing Boundaries

As businesses across the country begin reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, individual understandings of safe practices will differ widely. That’s because we all have different definitions of comfort and safety. Now is as good a time as any to set healthy...