This post originally appeared on February 14, 2018. We’re reposting now in honor of all the fathers who have made a similar journey. None of us wanted to go. It…
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Paying Homage to My Dad on Father’s Day
I was 10 when Dances with Wolves came out. I thought it was a beautiful film, but all my family took from it was the humor in nicknaming people after their…
Sound Advice for Covering the Costs of Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, gradually eroding both the mind and body of those suffering with the condition. That means people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s often need assistance for an extended…
Best Ways to Stay Happy and Healthy as You Age
Taking care of yourself is a continuously evolving strategy—there’s no right way to do it. Your needs change over time so it’s natural to adjust the way you stay happy and…
Let Me Tell You Who I Am Now
I am still a person like you, with a life like yours, yet not. I am still a mother like you, yet not at all like you, all at the…
Why I gave up my manufacturing industry career to work in home-based care
Sixteen years ago, I lost someone very close to me, a man who was like a father. When he was diagnosed with cancer, his disease was so advanced doctors couldn’t…
Managing Sleep While Grieving
Losing a loved one can take a large toll on your emotional well-being. It’s very common to experience many challenges going through daily life activities while you’re in a period…
Chiropractic Adjustments and Lowered Blood Pressure
If you are looking for a way to lower your blood pressure, chiropractic adjustments may be a viable option for you. Instead of filling your body with medications loaded with…
Reuse, Repair, Reimagine, Reclaim
While on a recent vacation, I walked past a thrift store with the words, “Reuse, Repair, Reimagine, Reclaim It!” emblazoned across the outer walls of the building. I was so…
An Angel Grew Wings
As Transitions LifeCare recognizes 40 years of service to our community, we reached out to staff for their memories through the years. #TLturns40 In 1985 my beloved Grandfather was diagnosed…