Sleep: Nature’s Wonder Drug

Sleep, they say, is a wonder drug. It supports essential bodily and mental functions and without it...

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich

Try Laughing: It Relieves Stress and Is Good for Your Heart

It may not be a cure-all, but according to a study by cardiologists, there is scientific proof that...

Posted on Mar 5th, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich

Using Words That Let Others Know They Matter

In relationships, good communication is key. It helps establish trust and allows us to...

Posted on Feb 1st, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich

The Story of Maddy & Bill

Sometimes the best way to describe the physical and mental health benefits of home care is with...

Posted on Jan 7th, 2019 by
Susan Friedrich

Caregivers: The Gift of Time

For many of us, there comes a time in life when we look around our home and think, “There is...

Posted on Nov 30th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Caregiving: The Power of Small Wins

Caring for the elderly and others in need can bring up just about every emotion under the sun, from...

Posted on Oct 22nd, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

To Correct or to Accept: Responding to Dementia’s Delusions

One of the most difficult aspects of dementia is that in its later stages, it not only robs the...

Posted on Sep 18th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Houseplants Linked to Improved Physical and Mental Health

Many, if not most of us have experienced the calming power of nature. When we feel stressed or...

Posted on Aug 20th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Managing Stress – A Must for Caregivers

Much well-deserved attention is paid to the physical and emotional impact on family caregivers of...

Posted on Jul 13th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

UTIs are Hard to Detect in Older Adults

In a young person, a urinary tract infection (UTI), also known as a bladder infection, typically...

Posted on Jun 18th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich