The American Cancer Society estimates that about 1 in 8 women living in the United States will develop breast cancer. With these staggering statistics, the chances of knowing someone who has or had breast cancer is high. Finding out that your loved one has breast cancer can be a very overwhelming and emotional experience. It […]

Whether you are preparing in advance for the day you need to fulfill the role of caregiver or you’re finding yourself in a current situation where you are actively caregiving, it’s important to take a moment to collect yourself and prepare for what is to come. Three crucial steps to empowered caregiving include talking it […]

According to Harvard Business School, three out of four U.S. workers have caregiving responsibilities, with the vast majority indicating these responsibilities are negatively affecting their careers. For many, juggling a job and managing home and family life is stressful enough, but add caregiving responsibilities to that, and it can be down-right overwhelming. Let’s face it, […]

The motions of life bring everyone good and bad days, and there are times where we all feel down or unhappy. Feeling sad is an emotion that everyone feels from time to time, but when someone struggles with sadness that will not go away, they may have depression. We would like to make sure that […]

One of the most common situations our caregivers face is caring for a family member who has fallen and broken a hip.  This almost always results in surgery, followed by a trip to ‘rehab’. So, what does the term ‘rehab’ even mean? Below we describe rehabilitation and how caregivers can help.   Inpatient Rehabilitation Inpatient […]

Taking the time to prep for your child’s pediatrician visit will make a positive impact in both your, and your child’s experience.  Here are a few ways to get the most out of your visit!   Lights, Camera… –  Write down your questions/concerns. Some concerns you have may need more time to discuss; make sure […]

July is UV Safety Awareness Month and a great time to re-evaluate how we protect our skin! There is nothing most people look forward to more than a nice sunny day. Summer is for enjoying those sunny days and spending time outside—swimming, biking, golfing, sharing family picnics, spending a day at the park with the […]

Just because your loved one has a disability or illness does not mean you’re stuck inside the house.  Whether it’s a doctor’s appointment or a bucket list trip, there are ways for everyone to travel. Available services will depend on both where you’re going, and how much assistance you require to get there. Here’s just a […]

Over the years as I worked in clinical and outpatient settings, I listened to people share their eating patterns, the timing of their meals, what they ate, how much they ate, the reasons they ate. The more I listened, the clearer it became that eating is a learned behavior we mirror based on family tradition, […]

  Most of us have sat on an airplane, anxiously awaiting take-off. We often typically zone out and forget to take in the importance of this statement: in the event of an emergency, put your oxygen mask on before you help others around you. If you sit back and really digest these words, you will […]