You’ve heard it every time you fly. “In case there is a loss in cabin pressure, yellow oxygen masks will deploy from the ceiling compartment located above you…..Please make sure to secure your own mask before assisting others”. I know you probably...
When I was married in 1983 traditional wedding cakes were still in style – too much icing, overly decorated and fairly dry. I wanted something different so I decided to make my own. I chose chocolate mousse cake and made 14 of them to be served at our...
Looking back on my career as a caregiver, I marvel at the number of levels of care (and a subsequent level of stress) I had to maneuver through, remembering how at every level I’d say to myself, “I can’t take this stress much longer.” The first level was “The...
5 Essential Skills For a Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia It can be a substantial challenge for both novice and experienced caregivers when it comes to providing specialist dementia care. Whether hiring a professional or cultivating the personal skills to...
There are over 65 million people in America alone, who are caring for loved ones. Some of them don’t consider themselves caregivers because they don’t feel they fall under the definition. Just this week, a woman told me “oh, I wasn’t a...
By the time we reach the age of 30, our bones and joints begin to deteriorate due to normal wear and tear. Old injuries we’d forgotten long ago begin to act up, making life’s everyday activities a pain in the neck…and back, and knee. As we continue to age, this...