When Mom’s legs weakened, she struggled with waning independence. I struggled to accept that the woman who had held my hand when I took my first steps needed help taking […] Read more »
Medicare is a federal program for people 65 or older – or under 65 who qualify on the basis of a disability – and you’re a U.S. citizen or legal […] Read more »
There are two ways to get Medicare. Original Medicare, which includes Part A and Part B. Part A covers hospital stays and Part B covers doctor and outpatient visits. Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) combine Part A […] Read more »
Leading Women in Neurology to Deliver Cutting-Edge Scientific Research on Stroke Today, the Burke Neurological Institute is announcing their second annual McDowell Symposium, “Hope for Stroke”. On May 17th, the […] Read more »
Kathy will never forget that Easter Sunday when she went to pick up her mother for church. Her mom answered the door, all dressed and ready to go, but there […] Read more »
The most beautiful month of the year is here. October’s got it all! – Spectacular colors, the smell of wood fires, pumpkins on doorsteps, flannel shirts, Halloween and so much […] Read more »
Remember when summer really was all about those “lazy, hazy days?” Squeaky screen doors in wooden frames, big glasses of Kool-Aid and those crazy, uncomfortable, metal chairs that would burn […] Read more »
Everyone ages at a different pace. Genetics play a huge role, of course, but so does attitude. The person with the upbeat, “can-do” attitude who has approached all aspects of […] Read more »
Working in the area of senior living and healthcare, my thoughts often turn to my own aging and how I will manage when I am less independent. Of course, there […] Read more »
God knows it’s hard to eat right. It’s not that we don’t know how to or want to, it’s just sooo difficult. We grasp the importance of taking care of […] Read more »
