As the kids head back to school and the days head towards Fall (although the temperatures are still hotter than Hades): I look back upon the Summer and wonder – “What happened?” You see, I
Quite often I talk about what is wrong with the healthcare industry and how to navigate this arena without cashing in your 401K, signing up for a loan and buying the next ticket to a
Over the myriad of medical mayhem that I have experienced it never ceases to surprise me what some healthcare professionals will say. Some are downright funny and some are hurtful or improper. The worse was
My husband Thad was experiencing some shortness of breath and the cardiologist had him undergo a stress test which he failed. Then they scheduled him for a cardiac catheterization. The catheterization showed that while the
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We all have fears. When we are little there was the fear of falling as we attempted our first steps. The first day of school, our first job, monetary concerns, raising our children, medical issues
If you have ever been a caregiver or currently are a caregiver you have heard the words “You need to take care of yourself”. But actually caring for yourself while caring for those in medical
Skeleton Veggie Tray This easy skeleton veggie tray is a healthy Halloween snack that’s perfect for the spooky season. With plenty of crunchy veg and a creamy sauce for dipping. Serves: 4 people for snacks
In the first part of Guarding Against Caregiver Burnout we talked about recognizing the symptoms of caregiver burnout. In Part Two we will talk about the steps we can take to reduce caregiver stress. A
How’s you balance? I’m not talking about walking on a balance beam. Rather, how do you balance the myriad of things to do in the array of areas that make up your life? I don’t
Scientists and educators in the know tell us that “if we don’t use it, we lose it.” The same is true when we talk about the medical arena. If we don’t stay on top of