When I was 8 years old I decided it would be fun to live in a travel trailer. Our family didn’t happen to have one, so I set about building one for myself. I dreamed about parking it on the back of our property and living there, wild and free. I was a logical child, so I … [Read more...] about Encouraging Creative Play
Your Loved One Shouldn’t Be Miserable
End of Life Pain Management is Often Necessary As a physician with Hosparus Health, I frequently address the misconception that choosing comfort will shorten life expectancy. In reality, many patients live the same amount of time — or even longer — when they are not … [Read more...] about Your Loved One Shouldn’t Be Miserable
Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.
Should I Always Take Her Calls? Hello Sanity, My mom lives in assisted living. My two siblings live further away, but do talk to my mom often. I, though, am the ones she calls with errands, complaints, and the “take me out of here” calls. She sometimes calls several times … [Read more...] about Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.
Three Essential Kitchen Tools That Don’t Take a Lot of Space
When people consider downsizing, kitchen appliances go quickly as people realize they are not cooking for larger families and are looking to spend less time in the kitchen. You don’t need a lot of tools to keep you eating fresh and healthy. Here are some tools and tips to make … [Read more...] about Three Essential Kitchen Tools That Don’t Take a Lot of Space
Start Eating Different to Change Fall Allergy Reaction
Dreading the fall weather because of allergies? You can make some changes to your diet now to make a change in your allergy response. Myron Hardesty, the owner of Weeds of Eden, 7505 New LaGrange Road, is a clinical herbalist and physician’s assistant who is a proponent for … [Read more...] about Start Eating Different to Change Fall Allergy Reaction