Month: April 2016

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Sleep Better With Waterproof Linens

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Everyone has experienced the night they were awoken and drenched in sweat. The sweat may have been caused by a bad dream, a fever or from uncomfortable room temperature during sleep. Either way, you wake up feeling gross and sticky, wanting to change the sheets and take a quick shower. All of these things greatly affect the quality of your sleep and if they happen frequently, it can prevent a good night?s sleep from happening. Night sweating is a common problem among thousands of people all over the world. Some people may try to prevent it by cooling the room or sleeping with lighter fabrics, but still find themselves, somehow, waken in a puddle of sweat. A waterproof fitted sheet can be helpful during these situations.

Waterproof fitted bed sheets provide many benefits to those who have difficulty sleeping because of night sweats. There are many options when it comes to waterproof fitted sheet twin sets. Sheets can be purchased in different thread counts, offering additional comfort to those who desire it. Simply put, thread count is the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. This number is based on the threads woven horizontally (weft) and vertically (warp). Extra threads can also be woven into the weft threads to increase the thread count. This can increase comfort and silkiness of the waterproof fitted sheet twin sets.

A mattress protector is also a great option for those with night sweats. Someone who wakes from excessive night sweating may be able to change the sheets on the bed, to find that they are still wet. The wetness from the mattress takes longer to try and can then soak into the new waterproof fitted sheet twin set. A waterproof mattress protector solves this problem, by preventing the excessive sweat from soaking into the mattress or the sheets. A mattress protector against bed bugs also provides people with the additional benefit of preventing gross and annoying bedbugs.

There are many different types of waterproof fitted sheet twin sets to choose from. Scented sheet sets provide sleepers who prefer soft and light scents the option to have their bedding smell like them. 78% of Americans say they are more excited to go to bed if their sheets have a fresh scent. A Percale sheet set is an option for those looking for longer lasting and more durable sheet sets. Percale is nay cotton that is woven with a 200 thread count or higher and will be more durable than a cotton satin of the same thread count. It is also less likely to pill than cotton satin because it has a denser weave.

Sleep is an important and necessary part of our days. However, night sweats can prevent people from getting comfortable and lasting night?s sleep. Night sweats require changing of sheets, cleaning up and prevent sleep. A waterproof fitted sheet and waterproof mattress protector can help with these night sweat problems. They provide sleepers with additional coverage and prevent them from being awaken in the middle of the night from excessive sweat pools.

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Finding the Best Senior Living Option for Mom or Dad

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Retirement is a goal that we all should strive for with the average age of retirement being 63. The key to a happy retirement according to retirees is good health and engaging in regular activities. While many see retirement as an opportunity to slow down, others see it as an opportunity to explore without the need to work. Whether speeding up or slowing down, there are a number of retirement homes and communities to suit seniors of all tastes.

Independent Living

Retirement homes situated in independent living communities offer the greatest amount of freedom for seniors. These retirement homes offer an opportunity for seniors to regularly meet and engage in activities while still offering the privacy and independence homeowners enjoy. A 2009 Independent Living Report performed by the Promatura Group, LLC found that seniors that were a part of an independent living retirement community were significantly more likely to make new friends and engage in new experiences. Many independent living communities offer excursions and vacations to their residents to get out and explore the country and even the world in some cases.

Assisted Living

Assisted living services offer the best mix of independence and care for seniors that are unable to perform daily tasks on their own without aid. Around four out of every 10 assisted living residents received some form of assistance with three or more activities of daily living including bathing and dressing. Many assisted lifestyle residents receive 24-hour supervision should help be needed, regular meals and snacks in a group dining room, and a number of services that strive to improve the quality of life for residents including health care services, medication management, laundry service, and regular activities. The goal behind assisted living is to provide residents with care when they need it without getting in the way of their independence: families and residents agree that assisted living combines the best of both worlds for those seniors that struggle to perform daily tasks.

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are best for those patients with serious illnesses that make even the most simple of tasks difficult if not impossible to perform. Patients that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other mental illnesses are ideal candidates for nursing homes that offer professional medical supervision at all hours. Nursing homes help to increase the patient’s overall comfort and provide the highest quality of life they can for each patient’s unique circumstance. For those seniors in need of long-term medical care, finding a licensed nursing home is going to be the best way to ensure their safety, health, and comfort.

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Adoption Provides Loving Homes for Children

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Deciding to adopt a child, or to give up a child for adoption, is one of the biggest decisions that anyone will make in their lives. It is both an emotional and a rational choice, made up of a mixture of reasons that has one ultimate goal, which is the welfare of the child being adopted. While individuals and families have varying and complex reasons for their choices, adoption programs try and match children needing homes with people who are ready and willing to provide them with loving homes and a lifetime of commitment. The good news is that in the vast majority of cases, adoptions are a success and both parents and children say that they would choose the same again.

Children needing homes
The U.S. State a Department reports that there were 7,000 adoptions across the country in 2012. Most adoptions, or around 38%, are domestic adoptions, while foreign adoptions account for 25% of the total. A substantial number, 37% of all adoptions, are of children living in foster care.
Around the world, there are thousands of children needing homes. In the U.S. alone, there are 397,122 children living in foster care, who don’t have permanent families. About one fourth or 101,666 are ready to be adopted, but almost 32% will have to wait for more than three years before being adopted.
Worldwide, orphanages are full of children who have lost one or both parents. Even worse, many are on the streets, forced to fend for themselves. They face real dangers like disease, malnutrition, and death.

Why do people choose to adopt?
Adoption agencies try and match children needing homes with people who want to adopt children. There are many reasons why people choose to adopt a child. The majority or 61% do so because they want a larger family; another common reason for choosing adoption is infertility, in 39% of all cases. About one fourth or 24% of families adopt to provide a sibling for a child.
People who choose to adopt are well prepared for parenting and are ready to provide a loving home and a life filled with love and opportunity for the adopted child. Fully 86% of foster family placements result in the adoption of the fostered child.
Adoption programs do the groundwork to determine that the adopted child will have a stable home and family. Among the families that adopt, 70.2% are married couples and 22.7% are single women. Unmarried couples account for only1.6% of all adoptions and single males for 5.5%. In 41% of all cases, the children are adopted by relatives.

Parents and children would choose adoption again
The vast majority of adoptions are highly successful and 87% of adopting parents say they would “definitely” make the same choice, if they had known what they now know about their adopted children, at the outset. Fully 81% of parent-child relationships in adopted families are described as being “very warm and close”.
Both experience and statistics bear out the fact that family life for adopted children is rich and loving. For example, three out of four adopted children in the 0-5 age group have books read to them or songs sung for them every day. For children living with their biological parents, only half receive such attention.

Overall, the adoption experience shows that when parents are well prepared for a child, and choose to adopt, the outcomes are highly successful. More than 90% percent of adopted children over the age of 5 have positive feelings about being adopted.

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Could Amish Furniture be America’s Best-Kept Secret? What Interior Designers Need to Know

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Although many Americans are familiar with the Amish — a peaceful farming order that embraces adult baptism and shuns modern technology — there are still millions of people who may not realize the handcrafted quality of Amish horse barns and Amish sheds for sale.

Have you ever driven down a highway and been passed by a family riding in a horse and buggy? Those are the Amish, a community of about 250,000 that spans several midwestern and northeastern states. Over the past 150 years, the Amish have gained a well-deserved reputation as residential contractors, and Americans may be interested to consider investing in handmade, custom sheds and gazebos from their rural neighbors.

Savvy investors are delighted to discover that every piece of Amish furniture is made by hand. Typically, Amish shed kits are available for home assembly, and in some parts of the country can be ordered for home delivery and assembly by hand. Americans who live in parts of the country with Amish neighbors are familiar with the concept of an Amish “barn-raising,” where dozens of Amish contractors come together to assemble and build a new barn for a farmer. On a smaller scale, Amish furniture is available for delivery to commercial and residential properties.

In general, Amish builders have enjoyed steady sales of their handmade furniture for almost 100 years. In the 1920s, Amish storage shed designs were considered highly collectible “folk art,” but more recently, collectors have elevated Amish furniture to high art. Simple lines, solid construction, and high-quality wood all characterize Amish design, and interior designers across America are beginning to generate renewed excitement about Amish furniture.

Handcrafted furniture takes time, and customers can expect to wait up to four months for delivery of Amish sheds and custom gazebos. We have all seen furniture made from plywood, but Amish furniture makers make use of local hardwoods like oak, hickory, and maple. When investigating “hardscaping” options for outdoor gardens, customers are willing to invest in custom pergolas, cedar sheds, and custom built Amish garages.

Cedar sheds can provide a focal point for any backyard, and experts recommend purchasing a shed that allows room for expansion. Buying cheap garden sheds and garages could present a problem for homeowners who need to create workshops or sleeping areas in their outbuildings. When family and guests come to visit, a lower-quality pool house or converted barn could leak, presenting problems for both guests’ comfort levels and for any hardwired electricity systems.

Any handcrafted Amish furniture should complement existing outdoor structures, and homeowners may find that they want to upgrade their barns, sheds, and garages to match. Homeowners consistently report that they want high-quality furniture that is durable and beautiful, but sometimes finding nice pieces in stores or online can be frustrating. Some Amish furniture relies on traditional methods of joining such as mortise and tenon joints instead of nails, and investors can inquire about the varieties of Amish furniture available.

Cedar sheds that are watertight can be excellent storage units for gardening equipment, woodworking tools, and seasonal decorations. Homeowners may be able to order shelving systems, but experts advise waiting until after the Amish cedar sheds are delivered in order to determine shelving needs. Taking the time to order custom shelves for outbuildings like sheds and some barns could mean higher satisfaction: nobody wants to order a shed that is too small, or shelves that do not meet storage needs.

Amish furniture stores are common in parts of the country that boast a rural Amish population, but customers from other parts of the country can search for Amish furniture online. Taking the time to ask about joining methods, style of furniture, size of outbuildings, and shed plans can help ensure a satisfactory outcome. The Amish do not advertise their furniture themselves, but trusted retailers often contract with Amish craftsmen directly for the creation and delivery of high-quality, collectible furniture pieces.