Autumn Care of Norfolk

10/28/2025

Happy National Chocolate Day!

10/26/2025

Happy National Pumpkin Day! This is a great day to enjoy pumpkin everything, from pumpkin spice lattes to pies to decorations! Across the United States, pumpkin is a popular fruit for seasonal décor and recipes. However, pumpkin has some incredible health benefits as well.

Here are numerous health benefits of pumpkin and some ideas on how you can indulge in some pumpkin recipes this season:

October is finally here, which means you can enjoy pumpkin everything, from pumpkin spice lattes to pies to decorations! This time of year is known...

10/25/2025

Happy World Pasta Day! What's your favorite pasta?

10/24/2025

Today, we celebrated Boston, Massachusetts, our Port of Call. To celebrate, we played ice hockey, had a Boston Tea Party, and made a chocolate cannoli dip!

10/24/2025

Are you looking to downsize? It’s important for seniors to form a strategy for when they downsize after retirement. Here are some tips and tricks to successfully downsize after retirement:

Retirement is an exciting time because it gives seniors the opportunity to pursue what they love now that their kids are grown and they will no...

10/23/2025

Unsure of what to have for dinner tonight? Consider trying a recipe with zucchini! Did you know that there are 15 types of zucchinis throughout the world? These different types of zucchinis have their own flavors that can be a strong point in different recipes.

Regardless of which type you like to eat, zucchini has valuable health benefits. Here are 5 health benefits of zucchini:

Did you know that there are 15 types of zucchinis throughout the world, such as the striped zucchini, costata romanesco, and the classic green...

10/22/2025

Happy National Color Day! Every October 22nd, Color Day celebrates the impact that different colors have on our everyday lives, from our moods to our perceptions. Today is a great day to dive into the psychology of color and how it works!

10/21/2025

Happy National Apple Day! You’ve probably heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and it’s true: apples are very healthy and contain many essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Here are 5 health benefits you can get from incorporating more apples into your diet:

Apples are one of the most popular fruits, with 10.5 billion pounds being harvested in 2021. Apples are the most consumed fruit in the United...

10/20/2025

Today is World Osteoporosis Day. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that osteoporosis is the cause of more than 2 million fractures each year. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in the world over 50 years old will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis. Learn more about osteoporosis:

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak, making them more prone to fractures and breaks.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that osteoporosis is the cause of more than 2 million fractures each year.1 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in the world over 50 years old will experience a f...

10/19/2025

The Halloween season is filled with ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlers, and so much more! With the Halloween season well underway, now is a great time to do Halloween activities. Check out our list of Halloween activities that you can do with your family!

The Halloween season is filled with ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlers, and so much more! With the Halloween season well underway, now is a great...

10/18/2025

Happy National Mashed Potato Day!

10/17/2025

Did you know that one out of two people who start an exercise regimen quit within six months? With the American College of Sports Medicine recommending two and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, it is important to find an exercise plan that is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.

Here are 10 tips to help you stick to an exercise plan:

Did you know that one out of two people who start an exercise regimen quit within six months? With the American College of Sports Medicine recommending 2 and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, it is important to find an exercise plan that is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.1...