Myths About Hospice What is hospice care, what are the myths about hospice care, what is provided, and why do people wait too long to take advantage of this valuable resource? You may have heard that former President Jimmy Carter recently entered hospice care. What does this mean? What is Hospice Care Let’s start […]
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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When I was a student at university, I worked in an assisted living facility as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). During that time, I had the privilege of caring for a woman who I will call Jane. I was told that Jane had lost her spoken language as the result of a past stroke. She
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According to current government statistics, about 27% of older adults living in the United States live alone. That translates to about 14.7 million aging adults who may be spending Valentine’s Day alone this year. Of course there are caveats to that statement: Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day; Much of its hype is largely the result
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The holidays are here in full force: the music, the decorations, the family gatherings. Though it’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, for many of us the holidays feel like a slap-in-the-face reminder of our loved ones who have passed away. Mikayla Jameson of The Atlantic explains that, “Behind all the
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the goal of not only raising awareness to sexual assault and violence, but ultimately preventing it. This year, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center shared the message that asking for consent is a normal and neccessary part of sex (and any sexual acts). Sexual assault is not isolated
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When researching health and aging, there’s a lot of information regarding preventing disease and illness, staying active, and living a healthy lifestyle. But what happens when you are diagnosed with a life threatening illness? You may seek medical treatment right away, and still find yourself needing additional support that exceeds the abilities and capabilities of
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