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Carol Giuliani, who is a member of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working group and works as a travel companion for seniors with dementia, stands Aug. 23 in Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after bringing a client from Minnesota in Phoenix. (Ross D.

Airlines strive to be more dementia-friendly

Carol Giuliani, who is a member of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working group and works as a travel companion for seniors with dementia, stands Aug. 23 in Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after bringing a client from Minnesota in Phoenix. (Ross D.

September 9, 2023, 6:04am Life

Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo flight from Arizona to Oklahoma to visit family. She worries about travelers and airport officials misinterpreting his forgetfulness or habit of getting in people’s personal space, and feels guilty about not being able to… Read story

Smoke pools in the air from fires burning on Maui as the sun sets in Kihei, Hawaii, on Aug. 8, 2023. The fires are gone and tourism has yet to bounce back on the island.

Maui entices travelers back after wildfires

Smoke pools in the air from fires burning on Maui as the sun sets in Kihei, Hawaii, on Aug. 8, 2023. The fires are gone and tourism has yet to bounce back on the island.

September 9, 2023, 6:04am Life

Is it OK to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui so soon after the deadly wildfires? Read story

5 adventures perfect for travel with family in any season

September 9, 2023, 6:04am Life

Family travel is always in season. Which destination is on your calendar? Here are five places to consider. Read story

San Francisco-based designer Emilie Munroe, owner of Studio Munroe, created a tiny powder room of a family's Victorian home with an exuberant pink and black animal print wallpaper.

Happy vibes: Bring some smiles home with fall’s colorful and creative ‘dopamine decor’ trend

San Francisco-based designer Emilie Munroe, owner of Studio Munroe, created a tiny powder room of a family's Victorian home with an exuberant pink and black animal print wallpaper.

September 9, 2023, 6:02am Life

World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. Read story

Looking at the pros and cons when deciding about roof repairs, you'll want to weigh savings versus time to determine which is the best fit for you.

Be realistic about DIY roof repairs

Looking at the pros and cons when deciding about roof repairs, you'll want to weigh savings versus time to determine which is the best fit for you.

September 9, 2023, 6:02am Life

A new roof is an expensive endeavor. It’s rarely less than a four-figure job, and costs can climb as sky-high as $46,000. Of course, given the importance of a roof to a home, you shouldn’t skimp on fixing it, but it sure would be nice to save. Which leads to… Read story

A look into the Pacific Northwest’s only Chicano art gallery

September 3, 2023, 6:00am Life

A painting of Jake Prendez and his son wearing black T-shirts and blue luchador masks adorns part of a gallery of his original Chicano art on a bubble gum pink wall inside the Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery. Read story

English ivy (Hedera helix) grows around and up the base of a rose bush in Nassau County, N.Y.

Removing English ivy from trees isn’t easy

English ivy (Hedera helix) grows around and up the base of a rose bush in Nassau County, N.Y.

September 2, 2023, 6:36am Life

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated its shade tolerance, versatility as both a ground cover and climbing vine, and rapid growth. Read story

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), an invasive, nonnative plant that is highly-flammable.

Some plants may resist fire

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), an invasive, nonnative plant that is highly-flammable.

September 2, 2023, 6:04am Life

The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by sugar and pineapple plantations. Read story

What to know when on first visit to the Caribbean

September 2, 2023, 6:02am Life

The Caribbean is a beautiful region of the world, but if you’re traveling to the area for the first time, a few tips will make your travels even better. Read story

Among home renovation projects, landscaping is one of the most varied out there.

Spending Green on Green Space

Among home renovation projects, landscaping is one of the most varied out there.

September 2, 2023, 6:02am Life

You’re finally ready to tackle that yard redo but you have a lot of questions: what to plant, where to plant it and — last but not least — how much green you should spend on your green space. Read story