Charlie, who is ten, has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to move and a speaking device to communicate. We are on the cusp of something to navigate...

My Son Taught Me the Beauty of Cheering for Strangers I have run in a half marathon and the night before I wasn’t even going to do that. Who in their right mind would pay to run 13.1 miles on unfamiliar roads surrounded by strangers? Me, apparently. A friend talked me into it and so… Continue reading The Beauty of Cheering for Strangers

Parents of Children with Special Needs, Take Care of YOUR Mental Health First In the past weeks, history was made in the mental health world. An Olympic athlete intentionally chose to self-select out in an effort to protect her well-being. Wow. Just wow. She respected that she was not well enough emotionally to be able… Continue reading Mental Health for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Each year, millions of people suffer from seasonal influenza, which is often called the flu. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. The flu is a mild illness for some people. But for others, including older adults and those with chronic (long-lasting) health conditions,… Continue reading Influenza (Flu) and Older Adults

It all changed on a Saturday night in New York City in 2016. Jacquelyn Revere was 29 and headed out to attend a friend’s comedy show. She was on the subway when her phone rang. It was a friend of her mom’s, back in Los Angeles. That’s weird, Revere thought. She never calls. “And while… Continue reading Family Caregivers Find Support on #dementia TikTok

I recently had the privilege of sharing The Rebellious Recovery at the Providence St. Joseph’s Culture of Caring celebration—a week-long event focused on inspiring and educating their vast network of health-caregivers. My family and I were graciously welcomed into their community of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers and spiritual leaders as an example of their… Continue reading Caregivers Part 1: Healthcare Workers

During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health. Two studies published this year by researchers at six universities and the National Institute on Aging provide the… Continue reading Clearing Pollution Helps Clear the Fog of Aging — And May Cut the Risk of Dementia

The Ultimate Accessibility-Friendly Fall Bucket List I love a good list. It’s what keeps me both collected and adventurous – whimsically organized, if that’s a thing. Autumn is my favorite season for list-making. Perhaps it was all those starts to a new school year as a kid or simply because this season feels like it… Continue reading Accessibility-Friendly Fall Bucket List

The new school year is here and it is beginning to find its swing. Our kids are taking tests, and quizzes, and being assigned papers and projects. It’s happening! As parents, we often think about how to help our children who struggle with poor executive functioning skills such as time management, prioritization, starting a task,… Continue reading New School Year, New Executive Functioning Strategies

Does my Daughter Have ADHD? When you think about ADHD, your natural tendency may be to envision a little boy who falls out of his seat at school, or who asks a ton of questions while his teacher is presenting a lesson.  You may even imagine a teenage boy who is lost in his thoughts… Continue reading ADHD in Girls Going Unnoticed