Amelia “Mia” Hill is a precocious, fun-loving 5-year-old who adores Disney, board games, puzzles, dancing and singing and aspires to be a teacher like her mom when she grows up. Despite her tender age, she’s also a survivor. On May 3, when she couldn’t keep any food or drink down, her parents blamed a stomach […]
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A few weeks ago, my sons and I attended the summer reading program at the Orange Grove Public Library. We stumbled upon the event when we went to exchange our books for new ones. Upon entering the front doors, we noticed a sign-in table and a man dressed as an astronaut in one of the […]
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Many are aware of workplace protections that mothers and fathers receive. Did you know that caregivers also should have some of those same safeguards? Family caregivers should be protected against negative actions (harassment, dismissal or demotion, failure to promote, and refusal to hire a caregiver) from employers, too. Nearly 12 percent of the U.S. population […]
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From Memorial Health System By Dr. Kerry Scott Time is of the essence when it comes to raising kids, but there never seems to be enough. If you aim to provide nutritious, healthy lunches your family will love, Memorial Health System Culinary Medicine and Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Kerry Scott is here to help. Dr. […]
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Daniel-Hardy’s parents, Ruby and Lucious “Butch” Daniel Sam Cooke may have said it best with his 1963 song, “A Change is Gonna Come.” Although Cooke was trying to further social justice due to the struggles that he, and others who looked like him, experienced, the lyrics also resonate in my caregiving journey. I’m sure other […]
Although we don’t like to talk about it, we should. Incontinence is an almost taboo subject, but it poses a challenge for many caregivers of the elderly, physically challenged and medically disabled. So, let’s talk about it. I am the primary caregiver for my elderly parents, who have dementia, and both have experienced some incontinence. […]
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Many of us spend much of our weekdays wishing for the weekend. It makes sense; weekdays involve work, monotony and obligations while weekends often bring relaxation, excitement and novelty. However, I recently realized the downside of this habit while driving my children to school. Each morning, our commute consisted of complaints and laments from the […]
