UV Protection

Why Is UV Protection Important? There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sun skinning, except maybe feeling the warmth of its rays on your skin.  However, let’s not be hypnotized by its glow, the magnificent beams its casts aren’t all good for us.  July and August may represent feelings of nostalgia and endless summer […]

Aging Gracefully

Fighting Malnutrition and Thriving in Your Golden Years Talking about aging can feel taboo—but it shouldn’t be. After all, 60 is the new 50! With life expectancy steadily rising since 1950, many of us are living longer, more active lives. However, as we grow older, one critical but often overlooked concern is malnutrition hidden health […]

PTSD

PTSD: It knows No Boundaries PTSD comes in many forms, and it doesn’t discriminate. For me, it’s the shower door. When my son was sick, I rarely left his side—except for one time. My husband stayed with him at the hospital while I went home to shower and grab necessities. I thought I was holding […]

Aging with disabilities

Aging with disabilities – Do you see me? I had never been called to the principal’s office—never. My older son was the same. Quiet, thoughtful, and deeply sensitive to those around him, he had always flown under the radar, more focused on his studies than on drawing attention to himself. So when I received a […]

client perspective

Client Highlight: Celebrating Mabel – 100 Years of Love, Laughter, and Legacy Her dark brown curls were perfectly set from a recent visit to the beauty parlor. She sat back in her recliner with a warm, welcoming smile. The moment we entered, we were met with an overwhelming sense of home. “She’s been waiting for […]

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders – Awareness, Action and Hope Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and others, have the second-highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Each year, 10,200 deaths in the U.S. are the direct result of an eating disorder—equating to one life lost every 52 minutes. Let that sink in – ONE life […]