Compliments of
Wellness by Dezign
May 2025
Toxin-Free Lawn Care
Guide to Lawn Companies, DIY Products and Turf
The Lasting Benefits of Light Therapy for Seniors
Plus 10 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality and Decrease Depression with Lighting
Fresh Perspectives on Wellness at Home — Special Senior Edition
Happy May!
This special edition is all about supporting wellness at home as we age. Inside, you’ll find fresh ideas on making essential updates for easier aging in place, the benefits of light therapy for seniors, and how thoughtful redesigns—like reimagining childhood bedrooms—can create more freedom and wellness for the years ahead.
Wherever you are on your wellness journey, we hope these insights inspire you to build a home that grows and evolves with you.
Recipe of the Month
Roasted Veggie Rice Bowl with Cilantro Sauce
Heather Christo, Deliciously Allergen Free Recipes
So to celebrate, I made this bowl that not only has a bunch of fresh veggies in it, but uses both rice and beans. Added Bonus- I get a healthy meatless meal into everyone, and Pete (almost) doesn’t notice!
Photo Credit: Heather Christo
Organization
Essential Home Modifications for Aging in Place
By Jolene Nannette
Creating a safe and efficient home for seniors is essential to ensure their comfort, independence, and overall quality of life. As we age, our needs change, and adapting our living environments to accommodate these changes becomes necessary. Here are some key considerations and modifications that can help make a home more senior-friendly.
Feng Shui Essentials
Mastering the Move to Less
The Downsizing Edition
By Dee Oujiri
Whether you’re approaching retirement, simplifying life after a full house, or simply moving into a smaller space by choice, the journey of downsizing can be both liberating and overwhelming. But downsizing doesn't have to mean "less." With Feng Shui, it becomes a beautifully intentional process—a way to recalibrate your space, energy, and lifestyle in a way that supports your next chapter.
Featured Article
What is Wellness Real Estate?
The new frontier in the wellness economy
Cassy West
Trends
6 Outdoor Wellness Trends That Are Shaping Healthier Homes
By Sabrina Aguilar
As more people seek balance between home, health, and nature, outdoor spaces are evolving into true wellness sanctuaries. In today’s real estate market, buyers are paying close attention to how a home’s exterior supports well-being, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Light Therapy
The Lasting Benefits of Light Therapy for Seniors
By Cassy West
As we age, our eyesight changes. These changes are normal but can effect our lifestyle and health in a myriad of ways. Older adults often lead more sedentary lifestyles, therefore spending more time indoors with limited exposure to natural light. This lack of sufficient daylight exposure can lead to circadian rhythm disruption, making it harder to maintain regular sleep-wake cycles. Additionally, conditions such as glaucoma can further impair light transmission to the brain's biological clock, exacerbating sleep problems. If you were to quickly assess your home office, what do you see? Furniture made of medium density fiberboard and particle board and plywood?
Healthy Home
Non-Toxic Lawn Care
Guide to Lawn Companies, DIY Products and Turf
By Amanda Klecker
Can we talk about what’s going on with those “perfect” lawns in our neighborhoods? You know the ones – they look like green carpet and don’t have a dandelion in sight. While they might look amazing, I’ve been learning some pretty eye-opening things about what goes into maintaining them, and I’ve got to tell you – it’s made me think differently about my own yard!
Remodel
The Empty Nester Life:
Here’s How to Turn That Empty Room Into Something Amazing
By Lucy Chatman
It can be bittersweet when adult children decide the time has come to move out of the family home. Parents perhaps get their first trial run of this scenario when their children go off to college or enlist in the military. Rooms are left empty, if only for a certain period of time. Eventually, those rooms will remain empty as adult children move out of the house for good.
Wellness Architecture
A Grounded Way to Begin:
Designing a Healthy, Sustainable Home That Works for You
By Kate Hamblet
Whether you’re building a new home or breathing life into an older one, the vision is often the same: a place that supports your daily life, promotes health, reduces your environmental impact, and doesn’t break the bank.
