PinnedSUDDENLY, YOU’RE A YOUNG CAREGIVER! NOW, HOW DO YOU EARN A LIVING?Your mother dies, and guess what, you, a working man or woman, are now the sole caregiver for your elderly father. Your brothers and…May 11, 2023May 11, 2023
PinnedThe Union Suit Makes a Splash in Adaptive Clothing MarketThe union suit was one of the first examples of “adaptive” clothing because it was easy to relieve oneself. With today’s adaptive clothing…Feb 14, 2023Feb 14, 2023
PinnedAnger and Frustration Can Be IncendiaryYesterday, I finally got smart. I took a few minutes to analyze my typical response to my elderly husband trying to brush his teeth. Every…Nov 18, 2022Nov 18, 2022
PinnedFrom Cradle to Grave, Music Nurtures the Brain’s White MatterMy cousin, who has Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, is learning to play the piano. He loves music. What’s so cool is that…Oct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022
Never ask “Are you finished?”The art of good conversation is mostly gone in the digital age. Many people have become mute as they scroll their devices and avoid verbal…Jan 21Jan 21
Don’t Assume Medicare Will Pay For A ServiceI just received a bill for my 89-year-old husband’s ambulance trip from his memory care facility to a local hospital. It was a staggering…Dec 10, 2024Dec 10, 2024
Guess Who’s Profiting from Gluten-Free Foods and Supplements?Why do we react to pop science promoters? By that, I mean diving into fad diets that offer negligible results or worse are harmful. One of…Nov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2024
Is Your Can Of Beans Worse After The Best-By Expiration Date?Do you scratch your head as I do when I’m looking at a can of vegetables in the pantry or a package of lettuce I accidentally left to…Oct 8, 2024Oct 8, 2024
Guess Who’s Profiting from Gluten-Free Foods And Supplements?Why do we react to pop science promoters? By that, I mean diving into fad diets that offer negligible results or worse are harmful. One of…Sep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024
Prevent Travel Pains With A Few Veteran Traveler TipsWe’ve all had daydreams — or nightmares about a vacation gone wrong. You board a ship, and a day later, you come down with norovirus — we…Sep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024