You likely know what respite care is, even though that particular term may not have been used. According to the National Institute on Aging, respite care “provides short-term relief for primary caregivers,” but what it looks like can vary depending on the needs of the caregiver … [Read more...] about When A Caregiver Needs Support
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Delivering Love In Every Bite
Kindness can come packaged as something delicious. Delivering food to someone who is going through a tough time is a tangible way to express concern, offer encouragement, or provide an excuse to drop by. We put together some ideas to inspire your next edible delivery of … [Read more...] about Delivering Love In Every Bite
Sharing A Home – Preparing For When Family Moves In (part 1 of 2).
“Son, We’re Moving In!” Alzheimer’s disease. Stroke. Financial incident. Car accident. Surgery. Loneliness. Heart attack. There are many reasons you might move in with your parents or in-laws, or why they may move in with you. It is not a simple choice and there are some … [Read more...] about Sharing A Home – Preparing For When Family Moves In (part 1 of 2).
Can You Trust Your Contractor?
Owning your own home means keeping up with regular maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, home improvement and repair scams are some of the most prevalent types of cons.Over the last 15 years, more than 109,000 home improvement scams totaling nearly $207 million in losses to … [Read more...] about Can You Trust Your Contractor?
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, … [Read more...] about Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees