Being the addict is never the hardest part of an addiction. It is being the love one watching the addict suffer from their affliction. Addiction is much harder to overcome than it is to be caught in its grasp. The great writer, T.S Eliot, once said "It is never too late to be what you […]

What is a friend? According to Webster’s Dictionary a friend is a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection or family relations. The word resonates with most using different adjectives such as confidante, bestie, or my personal favorite companion. As someone’s caregiver you are so much more than […]

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.                                                                           […]

There is a time in our lives when our view of our parents changes and they are no longer simply defined by their role as Mom or Dad. They become fellow human beings and we begin to see them as whole people. Granted, this usually doesn’t happen in one day—it’s often a gradual process—but there […]

We hardly ever think of dads when we think of caregivers. When we think about who will care for us when we get older, we rarely think of men at all. This month, we are celebrating all that dads do care for us. From experience, my dad has been my strongest caregiver. The person to […]

In a mobile world we think of how easy it makes our everyday life. We rarely stop and think about the people in our lives that it makes life hard for. While using your cell phone to look up restaurants or seeing who ate what during lunch on Facebook may be fun and exciting, to […]

There aren’t many people who will tell you that laughter and humor are bad for you. In fact, most would argue the opposite. After all laughter has been shown to: Lower blood pressure Increase your oxygen flow Reduce stress and increase relaxation Boost your immune response Support memory and learning Provide a full body workout […]

Focusing on humor is essential for caregivers, on the job and in personal lives. To focus on humor is to see the light in a situation no matter how grim. "Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." - Maya Angelo With […]

When you get a new diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming.  All of a sudden there are new rules to memorize and labels to read.  However, there are a few ways to add nutrition to your new diet that will also increase variety! Becoming Diabetic Friendly Bring on the Berries Some fruits contain as much sugar […]

In February our country typically celebrates a month of love, relationships and heartfelt warmth.  With red hearts and heart shaped chocolate boxes in every store front window you may think I am talking about Valentine’s Day. But this month I am focusing on those who are performing a “labor of love”- Caregivers. Many challenges are […]