If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, it is now officially summer! Throughout our school years, summer is different from all the other seasons of the year because kids are out of school. Even if you attend school year-round, you’re off for part of the summer. It’s...
Whether you are a caregiver, single person, parent, or married couple, the “What’s for dinner?” question has come up sometime in your household. We all have to eat and so do our families. Eating out is expensive and time consuming. Fast food is expensive and...
As a caregiver, I find one of the more irritating statements to be, “Take care of yourself!” I’m sure it’s meant well, but it comes across like “Have a nice day!” Sort of one of those statements that sounds nice but feels insincere. We all know we need to take...
Consistent attention to health needs is a main concern with aging relatives. Extra care is needed when 24 hour care is not applicable at the hands of the family. This is where in-home care becomes an option. Professional care is usually the only way to ensure...
You aren’t reading this sitting down, are you? Oh my gosh! You are! Quick! Stand up! In case you haven’t heard, sitting is the new smoking. Yes, just by sitting you are shortening your life! If you don’t believe me, go check for yourself. I’ll wait. Great!...
Are you considering a medical alert system (also known as PERS devices, as in personal emergency response systems) in your home or the home of a loved one? If so, you may be on the fence about whether one is truly necessary. It’s a fact that a medical alert...