March is National Women’s History Month and while I feel we have come a long way, there are many obstacles still remaining. Just last night, as my mom and I were watching the news, we learned that male nurses still make more than female nurses. Nursing is a...
I couldn’t find out exactly who wrote this poem. There is a version that is attributed to Dear Abby and there is evidence to suggest that this poem was used by Al-Anon and other12 Step Programs. Regardless, I believe that this is a wonderful poem for...
While you are caring for someone else, it’s important to keep your own brain healthy. Reading that, you’re probably wondering how you can fit one more thing into your schedule, but there are things that you can easily incorporate into your day and...
Palliative care provides a wide range of services that help patients and their families manage pain, treatment side effects, disease symptoms and stress. The goal is to help patients gain the emotional and physical strength to carry on with their daily life and better...