You can never be fully prepared to take on the role of a caregiver. Whether it is caring for an elderly adult in your life or a child with special…
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How to Be an Effective Caregiver
It only took one diagnosis for my life to be completely altered. The first time I heard that my father was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy I knew immediately that…
Best Ways to Stay Happy and Healthy as You Age
Taking care of yourself is a continuously evolving strategy—there’s no right way to do it. Your needs change over time so it’s natural to adjust the way you stay happy and…
Why I gave up my manufacturing industry career to work in home-based care
Sixteen years ago, I lost someone very close to me, a man who was like a father. When he was diagnosed with cancer, his disease was so advanced doctors couldn’t…
Difficult Decisions: What to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness changes everything in an instant. Priorities immediately shift, questions about insurance and your estate arise, and final dispositions must be made for end-of-life care…
What You May Not Know About Mesothelioma
Healthy Lung Month, observed each October, reminds us how important our lung health is and how lung diseases affect millions of Americans. For those with mesothelioma, October means something extra…
Paying for Long-Term Care When Living Alone Isn’t an Option
Realizing it’s no longer safe to live independently is one of the hardest parts of growing older. It’s even harder if you can’t afford to pay for the care…
A Special Night Out
It was an exciting game. The Dean E. Smith Center was a sea of Carolina blue and the men’s basketball team didn’t disappoint. Together with more than 20,000 other fans…