Living

The winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane. Katrina bashed the Crescent City with hammering blows...

I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than I would care to admit, quite frankly. I...

I recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from Long Island back to Buffalo where we lived...

When people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home. Losing the freedom to live alone. Losing the...

My Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house in front of which I learned how to...

What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another clue, it's a round-the-clock gig full of sleepless...

We had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows what mom would be like by the next...

If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a caregiver. Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of...

As we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis of some type of dementia. Since I was diagnosed...

I have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in graduate school taught me nothing about caring for...

Caring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their personality, independence, and memories. As a family caregiver...

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on to the moments and memories - making connections...

My grandma recently moved into a long-term care home following an infection, and a stay in a rehabilitation hospital. Despite her quarantine for the initial weeks followed by a respiratory...

I have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have been witness to every tech problem from the...

Holidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or not hosting, there are a bulk of preparation...

I am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my parents had the Alzheimer's diagnosis, and battled through...

I will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you may have to ask my family about that...

Being a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your care, but for yourself as well. It is...

Do you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent who is caring for them? If so, you...

Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do to keep a household going - you have...