I’m one of those people who love pumpkin spice anything! When September hits, I pull out the pumpkin candles, wait impatiently for the pumpkin-spiced lattes and stock up on pumpkin puree so I can indulge in my own creations. I found this fantastic...
Mobility is a key component in the recovery and rehabilitation of a loved one. Physical disabilities or impairments make it more challenging, not only for the person but also for caregivers. Fortunately, various kinds of patient lifts are available to provide...
We usually don’t use the words humor and caregiving in the same sentence. One could easily argue that caregiving is not very funny. However, humor can be a secret and wonderful coping mechanism to rely on at times when laughter does not seem like an option. I was my...
When MSNBC and NBC News anchor Richard Lui’s 80-year-old father, Stephen, gave his traditional opening prayer at the Lui clan’s annual Christmas dinner in 2013, the blessing was noticeably different from those he’d offered before. The prayer was shorter than...
Caregiving is difficult but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a burden if you don’t let it. We have caregivers with multiple ways of looking at their experience in our private Facebook support group. This post from Sixty and Me by Anthony Cirillo, shares...
Herb and Cheese Quick Bread (originally found on Food.com) The original poster stated that this recipe came from a restaurant next to her old office building. When they sold the restaurant, the gave out the recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 T...