September 2020 marks the ninth World Alzheimer’s Month™, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. The stigmatisation and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a global issue. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more vital than ever that people continue to talk about dementia. COVID-19 and Dementia The COVID-19 outbreak has… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Dementia: World Alzheimer’s Month 2020

This invisible workload of motherhood is real, and the invisible workload of medical motherhood is multiplied. If only I could hire an assistant.

The handicap-accessible vehicle is an investment – of time, energy and money. But if you do it right, it also becomes an investment in your child’s future and freedom.

I am not sure any of us could have predicted the challenges we have faced in 2020. The uncertainty this year has brought is uncomfortable to face. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I often think of the COVID-19 pandemic as a collective trauma. I try to validate that this is a time of mourning the… Continue reading Coping Mechanisms for Living During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Has the past several months left you feeling burnt out? Life, as we know it, has been very different since March 16, 2020...

As the needs of our family shifts so will our parenting roles and strengths. In this current season of our lives, I’m the one who does the laundry and makes sure the homework gets done, which leaves them free to ramble with their dad on the few days I’m gone.

Waiting for medical test results can be emotionaly draining. however the complexity does not stop there. There's beyond "negative is good, positive is bad."

For months, Patricia Merryweather-Arges, a health care expert, has fielded questions about the coronavirus pandemic from fellow Rotary Club members in the Midwest. Recently people have wondered “Is it safe for me to go see my doctor? Should I keep that appointment with my dentist? What about that knee replacement I put on hold: Should… Continue reading What Seniors Should Know Before Going Ahead With Elective Procedures

Content modified from the American Red Cross | June 26, 2020 The Fourth of July is a time when people typically gather together to enjoy warm summer weather, along with backyard barbecues, fireworks, or fun near the water. This year, our Independence Day celebrations may be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals… Continue reading Avoid Hidden Dangers: 4th of July Safety Tips

We all carry an emotional backpack that holds our memories and life experiences...After this worldwide epidemic, we will have some sorting to do.