With romantic love setting the scene in February and for Valentine's Day, other types of love often don't get the encouragement and attention they deserve. For seniors in an assisted living community, understanding platonic eros can be important because relying on old friends and making new ones may be integral to your contentment and life during your chapter in a senior community.Psychology Today notes that we "cleave to our friends for a sense of completeness, affirmation, belongi...

'Tis the season, and for many seniors at Bethesda Gardens in Frisco, that might mean adding a seasonal plant to your assisted living apartment. And while there are numerous winter botanicals to chose from — including small, potted Christmas trees — perhaps the most infamous indoor holiday plant is the poinsettia.Here are some fun facts and useful tidbits for seniors who love this red and green plant and want to keep one in their residence for the season.Are Poinsettias Safe?Poinsettias are part ...