Welcome Blog Party visitors! Thanks for stopping by! I started my blog The Intentional Caregiver in 2008 when I was caring for my father who had dementia and congestive heart failure. Back then, there weren’t as many resources as there are now so I wanted to...
We’re headed into the holidays and that means it’s also the annual election period for Medicare and Medicare prescription drug coverage. The Annual Election Period (AEP) is an annual open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare...
With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us will be visiting parents or aging loved ones or hosting them in your own homes. If you’ve not seen your loved ones for a period of time, you may be in for a rude awakening. When my father came to live with me many...
Facing an unexpected injury raises concerns about personal health and wellness. When an injury or medical condition results in a disability, an individual and their loved ones must adjust to the situation. Learning different ways to make adjustments and changes...
It may seem odd but I actually used dried plums in a lot of my recipes. They add a nice, sweet flavor which is compatable with a lot of dishes (AND it matches well with red wines). I have a great meatloaf recipe and also I use dried plums in my stuffing...
I use a lot of labels for canning, homemade dressings and left-overs. One of the things I hate about using stickers is that they are difficult to remove. Additionally, I’m always reluctant to throw them in the dishwasher even after I’ve got most of the...