Browsing category : To Your Health & Sanity
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How much is that doggy in the window?
Posted onLast year my veterinarian referred a client of hers to me. In his late 70s, Bob was living alone in the big, beautiful home he had shared with … Read more How much is that doggy in the window?
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Friends at 50+
Posted onHaving friends to do and share things with is an important factor for healthy living at 50+. According to an article in helpguide.org, “How to Make Friends”, good … Read more Friends at 50+
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2016 Is Upon Us!
Posted onSo how did 2015 treat you?!! This past year, as all years, seemed to come and go very quickly. We have a leap year, presidential election, and Summer … Read more 2016 Is Upon Us!
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Top 10 Health Issues of Concern to Baby Boomers
Posted onKnowledge aids prevention, so if we know what is looming, we can anticipate and take action. When it comes to our health, what will we face as we … Read more Top 10 Health Issues of Concern to Baby Boomers
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Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C Risks
Posted onBaby Boomers need to be especially concerned about Hepatitis C. Why? Largely because this demographic was coming of age before blood was tested to the careful degree that … Read more Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C Risks
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Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation: Do you feel you are being Squeezed?
Posted onIt was a beautiful August afternoon, and my 86 year old mom and I were sitting in my living room knitting baby hats while Jacob, my year old grandson … Read more Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation: Do you feel you are being Squeezed?
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The Diabetic Lifestyle
Posted onDid you know that Diabetes is the primary cause of death for over 69,000 Americans each year? Type 2 Diabetes used to be considered an older person’s disease. … Read more The Diabetic Lifestyle
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The Caregiver Checklist: Be Prepared for Unexpected Situations and Emergencies
Posted onThe holiday season is right around the corner and many people are thinking about family and making plans to visit them. When you are discussing plans and during … Read more The Caregiver Checklist: Be Prepared for Unexpected Situations and Emergencies
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Taking a break
Posted onOne way I managed to keep myself healthy is by taking a break from caregiving. Yes, I said, take a break. I know it can be so very … Read more Taking a break