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Nonprofit groups called ‘Villages’ which provide assistance to seniors and enable them to stay in their own homes, are becoming increasingly popular in the US. Each village is made up of of young neighborhood volunteers who help seniors with tasks they cannot handle on their own. For a small annual fee, seniors get access to 24-hour call lines that put them in touch with volunteers who help them with trips to medical checkups, grocery shopping, technical help and regular exercise.

The idea of villages is clicking with elderly people who would rather stay independent rather than live in assisted homes.

NPR reports:

There are already 50 of these nonprofit groups around the country, with 100 more in the works — and it’s a trend that’s expected to gain steam as baby boomers hit their golden years. Village o

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Sometimes our furniture has to face the brunt of our social lives especially the dining table, as all the action happens around it! The Table Pad from Crate & Barrel is one of the most nifty home accessories out there since it protects your exquisite dining table without sacrificing the aesthetics. Concealed beneath table linens, the PEVA pad with embossed texture is liquid-proof which means it will protect the table from nasties like scratches.

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Longing for the warm coloured autumn in mid spring? Or for the fresh greens of spring at the end of the autumn?Simply turn the seasons every time you feel like it with this versatile rug.Made of highly durable materials to last a lifetime.

Designer: Yvette Laduk (Netherlands) Manufacturer: YLdesign (Netherlands) Inspired By: Our planet… Colours: Brown/Black/Green Dimension: Measurements: 155 cm x 236 cm. Price: 1.990,- euro

The BBC reports that researchers in Japan have made a breakthrough in fire alarm technology by creating a device that emits Wasabi vapor to alert the hearing impaired.

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