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5 Ways to Use the Vimtag Wireless Security and Surveillance Camera

In December of last year, I wrote about my first experience with the Vimtag “Nanny Cam”. Since that time, my mom has left me and moved to an independent living residency in Canada, thus removing my need for the camera. Or so, I thought. The Vimtag can...

Taking Care of Yourself

I recently completed a “Savvy Caregiver” class offer by Alzheimer’s Orange County. I’d heard good things about the six-week class, but I wasn’t sure what I’d think of it. The class was 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks, so it was a large time commitment. It was...

Life Settlements – A Powerful Tool for Caregivers

Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging at times. As an adult child and caregiver, some of the difficulties we encounter daily include having less time for other family members and yourself, balancing work and caregiving, and dealing with significant...

Are You Up For a 30 Day Challenge?

I like TED Talks. I mean, I really like TED Talks. I “like” them on Facebook so I can locate them later to watch or listen to when I have the time. Knowing this about me, you can imagine my excitement that I am attending a TEDx event at the end of August! I...

Don’t Give Up On Healthy Living – It’s Possible at Any Age!

The following article was written by my colleague, Dr. Daisy Sutherland. She is a chiropractor and an advocate for a healthy and wholistic lifestyle. What is amazing about her is her recent transformation. At the age of 50, she was surprised to see herself so...