March is National Women’s History Month and while I feel we have come a long way, there are many obstacles still remaining. Just last night, as my mom and I were watching the news, we learned that male nurses still make more than female nurses. Nursing is a...
One of the things we stress here at Intentional Caregiver is care for the caregiver. Caring for yourself in all aspects of your life is an important part of the caregiving process. Physical, emotional and spiritual well-being are all very important parts of living a...
Now that my Mom is here and I’m still working full-time (thankfully from home), getting to the hairdresser is not as easy. So when roots just become too obnoxious to bear, I turn to some at-home hair remedies! I have used L’Oreal hair coloring products often in the...
Having worked in the hospital for many years, I’m aware of the potential for healthcare acquired infections. The elderly and chronically ill are especially vulnerable. Many of these infections are caused by the devices and procedures that are necessary in order...
Growing old is hard. As our elders grow older and become frailer, they may increasingly need help with the tasks of everyday life. But just because they need more help and may become less capable as they age, it doesn’t mean our parents and other elderly loved ones...