Today is St. Patrick’s Day! We’re all a bit Irish on this fine day! Here is a little history to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today 🍀 Image by manseok Kim from Pixabay St. Patrick’s Day, observed annually on March 17th, is a global celebration of Irish culture and heritage. What began as a religious feast […]
November was the month to recognize family caregivers. In my humble opinion, it would be terrific to recognize family caregivers – care is a 24/7 job! As we enter into the holiday season, take a minute to think about ways you can support a caregiver ❣️ As the percentage of Americans providing caregiving services to
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US, with more than 14 deaths for every 100,000 people. In 2022, suicide rates increased 3% compared to 2021, per US death certificate findings. September is Suicide Awareness Month. Resources are available to help, I want to share information from 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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43.6 million borrowers have federal student loan debt. Student loan repayments begin next month. In March 2020, an interest free pause was given due to the pandemic. Federal student loans began accruing interest September 1st, with payments due in October. Per MarketWatch, loan payments have already begun. Let’s get the word out and alert those impacted
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September is here! There are 121 days from September 1st and December 31st – where has the year gone?! September transitions us from summer to autumn. September is also National Preparedness month. Here are some important highlights for you to be prepared! ready.gov/september National Preparedness Month The 2023 Ready Campaign’s theme this year is “Take
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If you’ve not seen the impact of cognitive impairment, the concept may seem foreign. Cognitive Impairment can also be called memory impairment. The definition of memory loss is “unusual forgetfulness that may be temporary or get worse over time.” The NIH distinguishes memory impairment and mild dementia by the evidence of cognitive impairment. When there
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In June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Health comes to the forefront. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that takes away memory, thinking skills and in time the ability to do simple tasks. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of
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“Out of Love” is a book written by Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Lynn and I met when she and her husband relocated from Northern California. Today I am featuring her in my Advisory Perspective Series. Mother’s Day is around the corner. It seemed a perfect time to highlight Lynn’s caregiving journey. After being a primary caregiver for
Patient Advocacy is top of mind this week as I check in on a friend’s mom. My heart goes out to the healthcare professionals. The impact from Covid is felt across the board – from CNA’s, to Nurses, to Case Managers, to PT/OT, to Doctors. Post-Covid, patient advocacy seems more important that ever. Let’s dig
Transitioning into adulthood for teens is a big deal! Independence and responsibilities begin in earnest at the age of 18. Parents, be aware of what turning 18 means for your teens. In most states, the age of 18 is when a person is officially and legally viewed as an adult, and provides teens the ability
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