{"id":255,"date":"2018-02-14T21:05:31","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T02:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/?page_id=255"},"modified":"2026-09-28T23:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T03:45:06","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='oxy-main'><section class=\"bde-section-255-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-text-255-101 bde-text\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;color:#3B2D8B;margin:0px 0 14px\">BUY MY BOOK AND GO FROM FEELING STRESSED TO BEING BLESSED!<\/h2><p>I highly recommend you purchase my book Surviving Medical Mayhem \u2013 Laughing When It Hurts.  This will give you a wealth of information, encouragement and inspiration to have on your journey to wellness.  This makes a great gift for anyone you know who is experiencing a major health crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-255-102 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/shop\/surviving-medical-mayhem\/\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Buy The Book<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-text-255-103 bde-text\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;color:#3B2D8B;margin:50px 0 14px\">VIDEO RESOURCES<\/h2><div style=\"max-width:90%;margin:0 auto;position:relative;padding-bottom:50.6%;height:0\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/352126789?dnt=1\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen title=\"Video resources\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-text-255-104 bde-text\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center;color:#3B2D8B;margin:50px 0 14px\">FREE RESOURCES \u2013 GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED<\/h2><p>If you need more of a \u201chow to\u201d, let me share with you some of the topics discussed in my workshops, and interviews.   Simply fill out the form below and I\u2019ll send you a series of six free resources (one each day for 6 days) on the different topics listed below. These resources include a wealth of knowledge for navigating the medical arena that I learned through personal experience.<\/p><p>Simply hover your mouse pointer over the images below to see a description of each one.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"oxy-shortcode-255-108 oxy-shortcode\"><script>(function() {\n\twindow.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {\n\t\tlisteners: [],\n\t\tforms: {\n\t\t\ton: function(evt, cb) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.mc4wp.listeners.push(\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\tevent   : evt,\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcallback: cb\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t}\n})();\n<\/script><!-- Mailchimp for WordPress v4.14.1 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailchimp-for-wp\/ --><form id=\"mc4wp-form-1\" class=\"mc4wp-form mc4wp-form-32030\" method=\"post\" data-id=\"32030\" data-name=\"Free Resources Signup\" ><div class=\"mc4wp-form-fields\"><p><input type=\"text\" name=\"FNAME\" placeholder=\"First name\" required><\/p><p><input type=\"text\" name=\"LNAME\" placeholder=\"Last name\" required><\/p><p><input type=\"email\" name=\"EMAIL\" placeholder=\"Email address\" required><\/p><p><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Send Me the Free Resources\"><\/p><\/div><label style=\"display: none !important;\">Leave this field empty if you&#039;re human: <input type=\"text\" name=\"_mc4wp_honeypot\" value=\"\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\" \/><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_mc4wp_timestamp\" value=\"1790831783\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_mc4wp_form_id\" value=\"32030\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_mc4wp_form_element_id\" value=\"mc4wp-form-1\" \/><div class=\"mc4wp-response\"><\/div><\/form><!-- \/ Mailchimp for WordPress Plugin --><\/div><div class=\"bde-text-255-109 bde-text\">\n<style>.rs-tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:24px;margin:24px 0 10px}.rs-tile{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:643\/540;background:#F6F1EA;outline-offset:3px}.rs-tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}.rs-back{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background:rgba(59,45,139,.94);color:#fff;padding:18px;overflow:auto;opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s}.rs-tile:hover .rs-back,.rs-tile:focus .rs-back,.rs-tile:focus-within .rs-back{opacity:1}.rs-back h3{color:#fff;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.3}.rs-back p{margin:0;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.45}<\/style><div class=\"rs-tiles\"><div class=\"rs-tile\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dr_shopping_5.png\" alt=\"Dr. Shopping \u2013 Finding that Special Someone\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"rs-back\"><h3>Dr. Shopping \u2013 Finding that Special Someone<\/h3><p>Finding the right doctor can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Use these six guidelines to help choose the doctor that is right for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rs-tile\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/medical_records.png\" alt=\"Keeping Your Own Medical Record\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"rs-back\"><h3>Keeping Your Own Medical Record<\/h3><p>Understand how the medical recording system works in todays health industry. Learn the why and how to medical records, your rights as a consumer, and find the best system for your own individual needs and those of your family. Become empowered by the knowledge and be in partnership with your healthcare provider.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rs-tile\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/reasons_to_change.png\" alt=\"10 Reasons to Change Doctors\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"rs-back\"><h3>10 Reasons to Change Doctors<\/h3><p>While changing health care practitioners can seem like a gargantuan effort; consider the emotional, physical and monetary cost of being cared for improperly. Here are ten important reasons you should not ignore.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rs-tile\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/living_wills.png\" alt=\"Living Wills and Healthcare Directives - Don\u2019t let the legalese scare you!\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"rs-back\"><h3>Living Wills and Healthcare Directives - Don\u2019t let the legalese scare you!<\/h3><p>Find out what a Living Will, Health Surrogate, Advance Directives, and Anatomical Donation is all about. Get answers to basic questions that are explained in plain English.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rs-tile\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/second_opinion.png\" alt=\"Do I Need a Second Opinion?\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"rs-back\"><h3>Do I Need a Second Opinion?<\/h3><p>Frustrated? Concerned that you are not getting the quality of care you deserve or need? This resource provides 7 reasons why you should seek a second opinion and how to go about it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rs-tile\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorettaschoen.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/the_talk.png\" alt=\"\u201cThe Talk\u201d\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"rs-back\"><h3>\u201cThe Talk\u201d<\/h3><p>If you have aging parents, or maybe you yourself are facing medical adversity, it\u2019s time to have a talk. And we\u2019re not talking about \u201cthe birds and the bees\u201d. Learn how to have this conversation and what to talk about. Help organize you and your loved ones so that last wishes can be discussed and communicated. Don\u2019t wait until communication is not possible. This informative resource will provide you and your loved ones a list of topics to discuss, share and learn from one another.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-text-255-105 bde-text\">\n<p><strong>Here are links to some websites that you might find helpful in your own medical journey. This area is not necessarily an endorsement but rather sites I found interesting and informative to pass along to my readers. <\/strong><\/p><p><strong style=\"color:#A02A94\">CHRISTIAN SUPPORT<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proverbs31.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Proverbs 31 Ministries<\/i><\/b><\/a> \u2013 Helping women live in relationship with Christ.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/biblegateway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>BibleGateway<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Website for connecting people to the Bible.<\/p><p><strong style=\"color:#A02A94\">HEALTH AND WELLNESS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Addiction Guide \u2013 <\/em><\/strong> Addiction Guide is designed to be a reliable source of information about addiction, from how it happens to how to overcome it. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.addictionguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.addictionguide.com\/ <\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Aging in Place Advice and Support <\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Website to assist seniors, their family and caregivers prepare their homes and lives for successful aging in place. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aginginplace.org\">www.aginginplace.org <\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>AlzheimerSupport.com<\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Find Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Dementia facilities near you at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimersupport.com\/\">https:\/\/www.alzheimersupport.com\/<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Disease And Dementia Guide<\/strong><\/em>\u2013 What you need to know. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toprehabs.com\/alzheimers-dementia\/\">https:\/\/www.toprehabs.com\/alzheimers-dementia\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>American Cancer Society<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Programs and services to help people and their families with <em>cancer.<\/em><\/p><p><strong><em>Anxiety Disorders<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 An overview of anxiety disorders, therapies and treatments. <a href=\"https:\/\/amfmtreatment.com\/types-of-anxiety-disorders\/\">https:\/\/amfmtreatment.com\/types-of-anxiety-disorders\/<\/a><\/p><p><strong><em>Assisted Living for Seniors<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorguidance.org\/\">https:\/\/www.seniorguidance.org\/ <\/a> Senior Guidance provides numerous helpful resources and articles on senior living, aging, dementia, senior care, caregiving, and more. In addition, they enable seniors and caregivers to search and find 50,000+ senior living facilities across every city, town, and county in the United States.<\/p><p><strong><em>Assisted Living For Disabled Adults<\/em>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorliving.org\/lifestyles\/assisted-living-communities\/disability\/\">https:\/\/www.seniorliving.org\/lifestyles\/assisted-living-communities\/disability\/ <\/a><\/p><p><strong><em>Camp Kesem<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.CampKesem.org\">https:\/\/www.CampKesem.org<\/a> A nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent\u2019s cancer at no cost to the families.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.caringbridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>CaringBridge<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Websites for connecting people when it matters most.<\/p><p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumersafetyguide.com\/\">Consumersafetyguide.com<\/a><\/em> \u2013 <\/strong>To educate the public and ensure consumers are informed about defective medical products, dangerous drugs, and high-risk consumer products.<\/p><p><em><strong>Chronic Pain Guide: <\/strong><\/em>An article on what it is and how proper testing helps. Find it at:<a href=\"https:\/\/jflowershealth.com\/chronic-pain\/\"> https:\/\/jflowershealth.com\/chronic-pain\/ <\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Drug Science: <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugscience.org\/cbd-oil-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">h<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugscience.org\/cbd-oil-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ttps:\/\/www.drugscience.org\/cbd-oil-for-parkinsons\/ <\/a>This site provides scientific and other material regarding the medical use of cannabis (marijuana), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugscience.org\/Petition\/C3D.html\">CBD (cannabidiol)<\/a>, and their respective legal status under the federal laws of the United States as well as individual state laws.<\/p><p><em><strong>Elder Care Advocate: <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/npprograms.org\/nursing-home-abuse-awareness-support\">https:\/\/npprograms.org\/nursing-home-abuse-awareness-support<\/a>\/ A resource for nursing home abuse and awareness and support<\/p><p><strong><em>Grief\/Learn a Healthy Grieving<\/em>: <\/strong>Death is a major cause of grief, but there are others. Losses such as health, career, status, role, divorce, and financial loss cause many people grief. Want to learn more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnvdetox.com\/understanding-grief\/\">https:\/\/www.cnvdetox.com\/understanding-grief\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/harvard.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>HelpGuide<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Expert resources that help you resolve health issues.<\/p><p><em><strong>Help.org \u2013 <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"color: #666699;\"> A comprehensive listing of a drug and rehab facilities based according to the needs of those seeking sobriety. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.help.org\/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers\/\">https:\/\/www.help.org\/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers\/<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><strong><em>HealthMatch<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 HealthMatch.io helps patients and their loved ones find clinical trials available for treatments. It also provides guides on a variety of topics including Insomnia. Check it out at <a href=\"https:\/\/healthmatch.io\/insomnia\">https:\/\/healthmatch.io\/insomnia<\/a><\/p><p><strong><em>Hospice Care for Mesothelioma<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Resource for those diagnosed with mesothelioma. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahelpnow.com\/support\/hospice-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahelpnow.com\/support\/hospice-care\/ <\/a> This website was created to be a source of hope and empowerment to those affected by providing accurate and helpful information and resources. <\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/hospicefoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Hospice Foundation of America<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Hospice offers <em>medical<\/em> care toward a different goal: maintaining or improving quality of life for someone whose illness, disease or condition is unlikely to be cured.<\/p><p><strong><em>InHomeCare.Com<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inhomecare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.inhomecare.com\/<\/a> \u2013 A resource to find affordable, quality, non-medical, care giving agencies anywhere.<\/p><p><em><strong>InsideBedroom.com<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/insidebedroom.com\/\">https:\/\/insidebedroom.com\/<\/a> Want to know everything there is about sleep from when and where to sleep and what mattresses and pillows are the best. Check out this website.<\/p><p><span class=\"color-text\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Know Your DNA \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Can a DNA test predict addition? Find out at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourdna.com\/guides\/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction\/\">https:\/\/knowyourdna.com\/guides\/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction\/ <\/a><\/span><\/p><p><em><strong>LearningHaven.org \u2013 <\/strong><\/em>An online educational program for youths. This article was put together by youth to assist seniors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentgiving.com\/elder-care\/50-safety-tips-for-seniors\/\">https:\/\/www.parentgiving.com\/elder-care\/50-safety-tips-for-seniors\/<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Memory Loss \u2013 Research Based Ways to Improve Your Memory \u2013 <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remindercall.com\/resources\/thanks-for-the-memories-brain\/\">https:\/\/www.remindercall.com\/resources\/thanks-for-the-memories-brain\/<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Memory Care Facilities<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 a free service that helps families who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Through a free search tool and nationwide database of memory care facilities, families who are in need of memory care for their loved ones are able to find licensed care homes and communities in their location which are best equipped to take care of their loved ones. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorycarefacilities.net\/\">https:\/\/www.memorycarefacilities.net\/ <\/a><\/p><p><strong><em>Nursing Home Abuse Center \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Protecting Seniors from Abuse and Neglect. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com\/\">https:\/\/www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pdf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Parkinson\u2019s Disease Foundation<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 A national nonprofit dedicated to <em>Parkinson\u2019s<\/em> disease research, education and advocacy.<\/p><p><em><strong>Parkinson\u2019s Disease and Symptoms \u2013<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clancymedicalgroup.com\/parkinsons-disease\/\">https:\/\/www.clancymedicalgroup.com\/parkinsons-disease\/<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Retirement Homes Near Me<\/strong><\/em>\u2013 A complete list of retirement homes in the United States. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retirementhomesnearme.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.retirementhomesnearme.net\/<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Understanding Grief: Symptoms, Stages &amp; Coping \u2013<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Health education by SIngleCare.<\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/understanding-grief-symptoms-stages-and-coping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/understanding-grief-symptoms-stages-and-coping\/<\/a><\/em><\/p><p><em><strong>State Resources for Seniors \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eldercaredirectory.org\/state-resources.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">https:\/\/www.eldercaredirectory.org\/state-resources.htm<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/stjude.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>St. Jude Hospital<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 A research and treatment facility for catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.testicularcancersocietyblog.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Testicular Cancer Society<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Support for Testicular Cancer (TC) and Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancers.<\/p><p><em><strong>Today\u2019s Caregiver<\/strong> \u2013 <\/em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Online newsletter for caregivers<em> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caregiver.com\">www.caregiver.com <\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p><p><em><strong>Today\u2019s Caregiver article<\/strong>: \u2013<span style=\"color: #999999;\"> The ABC\u2019s of Caregiving. <a href=\"https:\/\/caregiver.com\/articles\/the-abcs-of-caregiving\/?ct=t%28Caregiver+Newsletter+6%2F15%2F21%29&amp;mc_cid=8fb8abf2e2&amp;mc_eid=a49b02cbb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/caregiver.com\/articles\/the-abcs-of-caregiving\/?ct=t%28Caregiver+Newsletter<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p><p><strong><em>The American Association of Caregiving Youth<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.aacy.org <\/a> Only organization in the US dedicated to help youth caring for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family member to achieve success in school and life.<\/p><p><strong><em>Veterans Substance Abuse<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowpassage.com\/veteran-substance-abuse\/\">https:\/\/www.arrowpassage.com\/veteran-substance-abuse\/<\/a> A great resource for veterans struggling with substance abuse and re-entering civilian life.<\/p><p><strong><em>Vision Center<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong><span class=\"color-text\" style=\"color: #999999;\">A great resource for learning about the care and health of your eyes<\/span><strong> \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visioncenter.org\/resources\/vision-types\/\">https:\/\/www.visioncenter.org\/resources\/vision-types\/ <\/a><\/p><p><strong><em>Your Guide to Better Sleep<\/em>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bestsleephealth.com\/better-sleep\/\">https:\/\/bestsleephealth.com\/better-sleep\/<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Tuck Sleep <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"color: #666699;\">a community devoted to improving sleep hygiene, health and wellness through the creation and dissemination of comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuck.com\/sleep-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.tuck.com\/sleep-health\/<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheapflights.com\/news\/traveling-with-disabilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Tips for Travelers with Disabilities<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Provides Airline Policies for Travelers with Disabilities.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordfinderx.com\/blog\/fun-activities-for-people-with-dementia\/\"><strong>https:\/\/wordfinderx.com\/blog\/fun-activities-for-people-with-dementia\/<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: #999999;\">This is a great resource for those dealing with dementia. Here ae 16 suggestions on how to enrich the lives of those we love who are struggling with this disease. <\/span><\/p><p><strong style=\"color:#A02A94\">SHOPPING<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunnysleevez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Sunny Sleevez<\/strong><\/em><\/a> \u2013 Protect your arms from sunburn with style.<\/p><p><strong style=\"color:#A02A94\">INSPIRATIONAL<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.positivelypositive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Positively Positive<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Bring uplifting voices and messages every day. Blog posts, videos, and handpicked quotations are designed to remind us that there is good in every situation, and possibility in every person.<\/p><p><strong style=\"color:#A02A94\">WRITING LINKS<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chickensoup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Chicken Soup for the Soul<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Chicken Soup for the Soul is a publishing, consumer goods and media company based in Cos Cob, CT. 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