How the Internet Can Help You with Your Health
Health and the Internet. Probably not two things that you’d normally associate with each other, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t already spend a lot of time online. However, in 2020 the Internet is capable of so much…
Read MorePut Your Gratitude into Action – Not Only for the Holidays!
When good things happen to us, we feel grateful. We’re thankful for our family, a comfortable home, caring friends, purposeful activities in retirement or paid employment, health, life in a free country, a pretty sunset, and more…
Read MoreA Guide to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease has been described (among other things) as a type of movement disorder because the part of the brain that coordinates movement is degenerating. It progresses very slowly. Gradually muscles stiffen, movements slow down. This leads to impaired coordination which affects balance and eventually causes falls. In addition to movement disorders, there are non-motor […]
Read MoreUnderstanding and Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that destroys a person’s intellectual and cognitive abilities and robs them of their memories. As this disease progresses nerve cells in the brain (neurons) stop working, slowly lose connections to one another and eventually die. This causes memory failure, personality changes and an inability to carry out […]
Read MoreSelecting an Adult Day Center
The search for an adult day center (ADC) is straining. The task requires close consideration as it concerns the comfort of your loved one. We’re here to help. Families who seek out adult day centers may be in different stages of life and have their own reasons for seeking assistance, but the goal is the […]
Read MoreAcknowledging and Dealing with Negative Emotions as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver can be a very rewarding role, but it’s also one of the most taxing. Sometimes caregivers find themselves with negative emotions that can stem from the toll of caregiving, among other factors. It’s not uncommon for them to think something along the lines of “It’s fine, they’re my spouse/parent/sibling/grandparent, so I should […]
Read MoreWyoming Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The Wyoming Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Wyoming. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $28.24 an hour for home care to $8,030 a month for skilled nursing care, Wyoming is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide […]
Read MoreOklahoma Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The Oklahoma Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Oklahoma. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $22.00 an hour for home care to $5,627 a month for skilled nursing care, Oklahoma is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide […]
Read MoreDelaware Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The Delaware Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Delaware. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $24.50 an hour for home care to $11,361 a month for skilled nursing care, Delaware is typically more expensive than the national average. This guide […]
Read MoreI’ve Kept My Hair Loss a Secret for Too Long… Why I’m Ready to Talk About it Now
I’ve thought long and hard about writing this post. I figure some things are best kept private – in an era where it is the norm to over-share personal information, I have always believed that you have the right to maintain some privacy. Read More