I recently joined one of my dear friends for lunch where we spent most of the time talking about the health problems that she and her family were experiencing: chronic headaches, dizziness, drowsiness and decreased vision. They had sought the help of several...
Sometimes, those who are caring for a loved one or an elderly relative are plagued by feelings of inadequacy. When you are looking after someone who is struggling, you might ask yourself if you are doing the right things to help or you might ask yourself if...
Palliative care provides a wide range of services that help patients and their families manage pain, treatment side effects, disease symptoms and stress. The goal is to help patients gain the emotional and physical strength to carry on with their daily life and better...
Husband? Wife? Caregiver? When we take our vows, “In sickness and in health,” how often do we really consider the implications? There a no guarantees or caveats offered when we marry. A perfectly healthy spouse one day, can become a person who needs constant care the...
It is so nice to look through family pictures! You recognize people from your past and reminisce about them and things you did together. You and your parents, children, and spouse look at the pictures and laugh about the memories the picture evokes. And then it...
Life has this habit of taking a toll on our teeth. After decades of eating, drinking, and numerous other activities, once we get to a later stage of life, the state of our teeth can be less than ideal. In fact, the state of our teeth can become problematic. It’s...