Life can deal out both good and bad hands. Chronic illnesses are among life’s bad hands and can interfere and interrupt a person’s normal routines. It is extremely difficult to remain positive and upbeat when you or a family member needs to put life on hold in order to endureContinue Reading
At one time or another most of us will experience some form of grief. Such as the loss of a loved one, a separation or divorce, a miscarriage, or even the loss of an important job. Grief is a natural reaction and can be a painful process, but the painContinue Reading
If you have left home recently, did your parents suffer “Empty Nest Syndrome” – a feeling of distress focusing on a loss of purpose and relationship? Did they mourn the lost joy of listening for you coming home in the wee hours of Saturday morning? Or, did they seem toContinue Reading
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease is a significant physical, financial and mental task, according to a recent survey by the Associated Press – NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The report goes on to say about one-third of the estimated 16 million unpaid Alzheimer’s or Dementia caregivers struggle toContinue Reading