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Grandparents Day is September 13th - Flowers Make Us Happier and Live Longer

Research shows that a small dose of nature, like flowers, can do a world of wonder for our well-being as we age.

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Wondering when Grandparents Day 2015 is? It’s Sunday, September 13th! So don’t wait to order a beautiful floral bouquet for Grandparents Day now! Port Chester Florist has all types of flowers from modern arrangements, traditional roses, and plants!

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Society of American Florists ”Flowers & Seniors Study” demonstrates that flowers ease depression, inspire social networking and refresh memory as we age. More than 100 senior citizens participated in the study, during which some received flowers at least once and others did not receive flowers at all.

“Happier people live longer, healthier lives and are more open to change,” said Dr. Haviland-Jones, Rutgers professor of psychology and lead researcher on the study. “Our research shows that a small dose of nature, like flowers, can do a world of wonder for our well-being as we age.”

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An easy way to make someone smile! We have a wide variety of online flowers to choose from. We even offer flower delivery nationwide or locally to ! Order today! 

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