by Cynthia Germain There’s a certain hush that settles over Door County this time of year. The trees are bare, the streets a little quieter, the days shorter. It’s the season of reflection, looking back at what was, and forward to what still needs…
by Cynthia Germain Medicare Advantage… to have or not to have? That is definitely the question right now. And is there really an “advantage” to these plans as the name suggests? If you’ve been staring at paperwork, postcards, and TV commercials recently, you’re not…
by Cynthia Germain Thanksgiving has always been a holiday built on tradition…the same recipes, the same seats around the table, the same debates about football or pie. For a long time, that rhythm was comforting. And then, gradually or suddenly, life changes. Kids grow…
By Cynthia Germain Meditation isn’t just something reserved for yoga studios. It’s a simple, steady practice that helps calm the mind and bring a little more ease into everyday life. And for older adults, meditation can be an especially powerful tool for navigating change,…
By Cynthia Germain Caregiving is certainly a labor of love, but it’s also labor, sometimes around the clock, and too often done alone. According to AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 report, nearly 63 million Americans are providing unpaid care to an adult or…
By Cynthia Germain Every now and then, I come across something that makes me think, “Now this is just what our community needs.” That happened recently at the local health fair where I discovered the Stay Sharp™ Kits offered by the Sturgeon Bay Library….
by Cynthia Germain At Do Good Door County, we often talk about the little things that make aging joyful—those little routines and relationships that bring purpose and connection to our days. For many people, that joy comes on four legs, covered in fur, and…
By Cynthia Germain When national policy shifts, the ripple effects can feel far away. But sometimes those waves crash right on our shores. That’s what’s happening with the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), highlighted recently by Kiplinger. While the bill covers a wide…
By Cynthia Germain Writing is my creative outlet, as you might have guessed. And there have been times in my life when it has been therapeutic. This is one of those times with the loss of my father. I endeavor to write a series,…
by Cynthia Germain Yes, someone thought it would be a good idea to give our older adults a day of recognition – August 21st. In our country, that was President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The goal was to recognize the contributions of older adults…
