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A place of independence

Pickersgill assisted living residents are rarely in l their rooms! Instead, , theyy’re out and about— participating in a community activity or event or dining with friends.

A place of beauty

Living in n this community—ttucked d into a beautiful West Towson neighborhood —you or your loved one beau njoy a warm welcome and daily activities, and they’ll appreciate the will enj paths, beautifully landscaped grounds, lovely gardens and more. walking path

A place of caring

Each assisted liv g resident enjoys three chef-prepared meals per day, ing re y services, medication administration, help with daily housekeeping and laundry se quest, and all included in a reasonable monthly tasks and more—always by reques o all of the fee. Each h resi s dent also has access to all Pickersgill ameni l ties.

potatoes can be used in sweet, savory, simple or elevated recipes.

Plus, they can be prepared on the stove, baked, microwaved, grilled or slow cooked to fit your favorite dishes as a natural sweetener without added sugar.

According to the American Diabetes Association, sweet potatoes are a “diabetes superfood” because they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all of which are good for overall health.

Due to their high carbohydrate content, they’re an ideal option for athletes before and after exercising, with complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy.

Additionally, the antioxidants help reduce inflammation and aid in muscle repair, meaning sweet potatoes can help both your endurance and recovery.

Find more information and recipe inspiration at ncsweetpotatoes.com.

Sweet Potato Power Salad

Recipe courtesy of Carol Brown on behalf of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

4-6 North Carolina sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (6 cups)

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

¾ teaspoon salt, divided

¼ teaspoon pepper

1½ bunches curly kale, rinsed and

Vision loss

From page 9 techniques for traveling safely outside the home, and various tips on how to manage things like finances, medications and other tasks such as cooking, cleaning, grooming, reading, writing, doing hobbies and more.

VisionAware also provides a comprehensive list of more than 2,000 low-vision agencies and organizations across the country that’s searchable by state or category.

Another terrific low-vision resource is

BEACON

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½ large lemon, juice only

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 large avocado, pitted and diced

½ cup cranberries

½ cup coarsely chopped almonds

¼ cup red onion, chopped

½ cup feta or goat cheese

Dressing:

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup balsamic or white vinegar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Place sweet potatoes in large bowl. In small bowl, lightly whisk 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss with sweet potatoes and place potatoes on large sheet pan. Bake 35-40 minutes until tender, flipping once during baking.

Place chopped kale in large bowl. In small bowl, lightly whisk remaining olive oil, remaining salt and lemon juice. Pour over kale and massage with hands until mixed, about 1 minute.

To make dressing: In bowl, whisk syrup, olive oil and vinegar.

In bowl with kale, add garbanzo beans, avocado, cranberries, almonds, red onion, sweet potatoes and cheese. Toss with dressing and serve.

Note: Sweet potatoes can be baked and refrigerated one day in advance.

This article was sponsored by the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.

Hadley (Hadley.edu), a nonprofit and partner of the National Eye Institute and the National Eye Health Education Program.

Hadley offers online discussion groups, audio podcasts and dozens of free online workshop videos to help empower the blind and visually impaired. Hadley can also connect him with a network of peers who understand what he’s going through.

Free glaucoma screenings by the Prevention of Blindness Society will be offered at the Beacon’s 50+Expo taking place October 22 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Visit thebeaconnewspapers.com/50-expo for more information.

Free Yoga In The Library

Our assisted living g residences include a priv wish. This is a lifestyle dedicated to encouraged to decorate their homes as they al staff. independence and assured by a caring, professionalfessionalstasttaff.

Call 888-877-9883 today for more information or to schedule your personal tour.

private, full bath, and residents are

Unwind your mind and strengthen your body with the breathbased practice of yoga at the Roland Park Library, 5108 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD on Tuesdays in July and August at 11:45 a.m. The free class is welcome to all experience levels and is friendly to both chair and standing posture. For more information, call (410) 396-6099.

Cycling Seniors Of Baltimore County

Ongoing

If you are a Baltimore County resident 60 or older, you can participate in bicycle rides around Maryland with Cycling Seniors of Baltimore County. Rides take place from April until mid-November on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10 a.m. Register for free at baltimorecountymd.gov/cycling seniors.