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
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 8Oct 8
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 24Sep 24
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 10Sep 10
Bash Retirement Boredom with New PastimesYou’ve heard it all: complaints from friends that they’re bored sick with retirement. They’ve been to their bucket list destinations, lost…Sep 4Sep 4
You’re wrong if You Think You’re Just a Voice in the WildernessHow many of you have listened to politicians rail against their opponents, spouting exaggerations, trashing anyone who disagrees with them…Aug 7Aug 7
ADVOCATING FOR YOUR LOVED ONE PAYS OFF BIG WHEN SELECTING A CAREGIVING FACILITYYou’ve finally decided to take your elder parent with severe dementia to live in an assisted caregiving facility. You’re doing your…Jul 6Jul 6
