LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Listen closely. The wind whistles in the trees. With every step, hear the crunch of leaves. Nights feel cozier next to the crackle of the fire in the wood stove. It's fall. And though it can be a short season, it is time to embrace the transformation.

The coming and going of seasons is similar to the phases we experience in life. And this issue of Four Corners Healthy Living is stocked with advice for reaching personal goals and maintaining a healthy lifestyle at various stages of life.

Flip to page 4 to read more about coping with change, whether we view it as positive or negative. Don't forget to check out what other residents had to say about dealing with change in their own lives on page 5.

Take inventory of the various health and safety products mentioned in the Consumer Care column. Review the listicle to be prepared for any illness or injury on page 6. Then find some useful resources and support services for caregivers of all kinds in the Tech Tools department on page 8.

Learn more about the benefits of family planning services, and how to build a solid financial foundation for a family on pages 10 and 11. Discover how introducing new activities into your routine can help families stay in shape on pages 12 and 13.

When it comes to healthy eating, this issue includes inspiration for simple snack substitutions, such as salty chips and sweet cookies on page 14. Don't miss the delicious dishes inspired by fall flavors represented in the Recipe section on page 16.

Finally, on page 18, readers can find some valuable information on the importance of vaccinations, including a chart to help parents determine when to have children vaccinated.

Thanks for reading,

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