*I’m pleased to be working with UnitedHealthcare for a series of articles on items of interest to us as we move into retirement age. These posts are sponsored, but as always, my opinions are my own. A friend noticed on Facebook that we added six chicks to our...
Dementia comes in many forms, with Alzheimer’s Disease being one of the most well-known. This disease is increasingly affecting the elderly and is progressive and as yet, has no cure, meaning that it worsens through time. Patients experience difficulties...
One of the harshest scenarios we face in life is seeing someone we love decline medically, physically, mentally, or behaviorally. The grief of losing the person we know can be immobilizing. Denial is one of the ways people cope with these devastating losses. It...
If you are a caregiver, you know that you absolutely need a break from time-to-time in order to keep your sanity. This post from Caring.com provides 8 ways to get occasional or regular backup help for a few hours, a few days, or longer. I used several of these...
The relationship between every couple is unique. There are moments when you rely on each other for comfort and support. Responsibilities are shared and your daily routine becomes carved out and the norm. When a catastrophic illness occurs these boundaries and norms...