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Palliative Care and Hospice Care
Palliative Care and Hospice Care are two terms that are distinctly different and often misunderstood. Let’s break down what they mean and the care involved with each. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. Palliative Care Services This […]
July 4th Facts and Trivia
Happy 4th of July! Celebrating July 4th and Independence is a National Holiday. Food, friends, family and fireworks mark this day throughout the US. Recently, I found something on the Regan Foundation Org website highlighting 4th of July facts and trivia that caught my eye š that I’d like to share today. It’s fun to […]
IRS Changes Impact Retirement Accounts in 2022
The tax code is not exactly “bedtime reading” š I read an article this week on https://financebuzz.com/irs-retirement-changes?pid=1692 I’m sharing with my own information added! Want you to have a heads up to the 2022 IRS changes impacting retirement accounts. As you save for retirement, take note of the following changes. 1. Maximum contributions are higher […]
Long Distance Caregiving
Caregiving is a topic many (most) will or have faced in life. Long distance caregiving adds an additional element to the equation. Caregiving resources have developed quite a bit over the years. Knowing about and using resources when you need help with long distance and/or local caregiving is why I’m writing this post today. State […]
2022 Alzheimer’s Impact
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month Alzheimerās and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimerās disease and other dementias. The 2022 statistics infographic about from the Alzheimer’s Organization are staggering. Something I was reminded of this week is the correlation between heart […]
Simple Pleasures
Simple pleasures in everyday life are two little words everyone interprets personally! As summertime approaches, what are your simple pleasures? A Few Ideas One of the fun ways to incorporate simple pleasures into your everyday life is to close your eyes for a moment and think about things that bring a smile to your face. […]
Mental Health and Trauma
As May is Mental Health awareness month, let’s close out the month with information about mental health and trauma. In light of recent events, it is a good time to remember that your mental health is essential to your overall health ā£ One Foundation I found recently is the Jed Foundation. The Jed Foundation (JED) […]
Summer Preparation
Summer preparation for wildfires and hurricanes is high on the list for 2022. It’s time to get prepared from coast to coast. Where are my Contingency Planners?! If you are or know of a person who likes to:ā¶Control What You Canā¶ Have a Plan Bā¶ Plan In AdvanceJoin my 12 Week Business and Personal Contingency […]
Real ID, Financial Fraud and Internet Updates
There were multiple articles of interest this week. Real ID, Financial Fraud and Affordable Internet updates impact young and young at heart ā£ Read on to see what may impact you or someone you love. Real ID Implementation Update After the “pandemic delay”, effective May 3, 2023 Real ID goes into effect. Be alert, you […]