My Aging Parent Is a Control Freak, How Can I Take Care of Them?
Caring for an aging parent is a responsibility that is commonly taken by their adult children but is accompanied by many compromises. As a caregiver, you may have already sacrificed your personal, work, and social life in order to attend to the daily care needs of your parent.
Read More5 Life Changing Books that Helped Me to Find Authenticity, Gratitude, and Meaning
Books teach us about who and how we are in the world. They speak to our loftiest ideals and our darkest shadows. Books reveal humanity’s path. Read More
3 Powerful Supplements for Boosting Health After Age 60
We all know that a few lifestyle basics go a long way in our quest to stay healthy, vibrant, and fit. The ones that top the list are a wholesome diet, regular exercise, and quality sleep. Together, they build a solid foundation…
Read More7 Thoughtful 80th Birthday Gift Ideas
Do you know someone who will be celebrating their 80th birthday? Turning 80 is quite a milestone, and it should be celebrated with something special. I’m sure the person in question doesn’t need another coffee mug…
Read MorePandemics, Hurricanes… Oh My!
Not all hurricanes are created equal, but in Miami, we take all of them very seriously, especially since August 16, 1992, when Hurricane Andrew devastated our city. After being in self-isolation since March, it was alarming for me…
Read MoreAssessing Your Wellness as a Caregiver (Video)
A recent study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management showed that health systems are increasingly depending on family caregivers to deliver complex care. Social isolation has added stress to those caregivers. The Journal made…
Read MoreStep Up to the Plate of Your Own Expectations
It’s easy to get downhearted in these challenging times. Just when it seems things are finally getting better, there’s another eruption of bad news. It doesn’t matter whether it’s on the Covid front, violence in our communities…
Read MoreWhat Covid Quarantine Taught Me About Being Retired
There were many good things that came out of my experience with my first, and I hope last, quarantine of my life. But given how current events are playing out, quarantine restrictions may float in and out of our lives for some time to come…
Read MoreDo You Often Feel Like You Are Flunking Covid 101? Rethink That!
Just like you, I’ve been sheltering in place for months now. I began with such purpose, dedication, and solid self-talk. “Of course I can do this,” I told myself. “We have a common goal, and the more united we are the easier it will be to succeed…”
Read MoreWriting a Letter to Your Deceased Spouse – How and Why Would You Do It?
The Covid pandemic and required quarantine have been tough on all of us, there is no question. But I dare say they has been particularly hard on those of us who have been widowed – whether recently or not – and are spending…
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