“I Live:” A Story of Hope and Healing I’m not sure there are many words that carry the same weight and enormity as the word cancer. Whether it touches a parent, sibling, friend, or oneself, it arrives as an unwelcome intruder—heavy with fear and uncertainty. On a June day in 2016, a dear friend of […]

The Gift of Aging: Nurturing Mental Wellness as We Grow Older According to the CDC, the mental health of older adults has become a public health priority due to its wide-reaching social and economic consequences. The World Health Organization echoes this concern, noting that the world’s population is aging at a rapid pace. In 2020, […]

Keeping Loved Ones Safe, One Pill at a Time At first, it was just a small pill box to keep the days straight. Then came an AM/PM organizer to separate morning and evening meds. Soon, a weekly box was added. Before you know it, managing medications turns into a full-time job on top of chronic […]

Approaching Hard Conversations No one looks forward to difficult conversations with aging loved ones. Whether it’s about health, living arrangements, finances, or end-of-life wishes, the topics can feel overwhelming, emotional, and even uncomfortable. Yet, avoiding these conversations can lead to conflict, and stress later on. The truth is: having open, honest discussions early creates peace […]

Caregiver Burnout is real! When you fly, you’re told to place your oxygen mask on before assisting anyone else in an emergency. When you sail, you’re instructed to secure your own life vest before helping a child or loved one. And when you drive, the very first step is to buckle your seatbelt—because your safety […]

ABC’s Nurse Joy: More Than a Caregiver When Joy arrived in the United States from Africa in September 2006, she joined her husband who had come four years earlier to establish a home for their family. Having raised four children and now surrounded by eight grandchildren, Joy is no stranger to hard work or dedication. […]