As we take inventory during the holiday season, we realize that our “stuff” is not the most important thing in life; it’s our family and friends. Have you thought about what you want to leave behind when you’re gone? There are ways to transfer your wealth to the next generation and relieve your loved ones […]
MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In September 2014, while at work in a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the regional vice president of VIP marketing, I had a massive heart attack (widow maker). I had no warning and walked into work feeling great. By 10 a.m., I sat down at my desk and experienced blinding […]
Galen “Tolu” Smith III has been called a standout on the basketball court and a promising young talent, but to his biggest cheerleader, he remains one thing above all: her beloved son. Shannel Tapusoa Smith has watched proudly as Tolu, who honed his athletic skills in his hometown of Bay St. Louis, signed an undrafted […]
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In 1994, the Caregiver Action Network started encouraging the recognition and celebration of family caregivers. Three years later, President Bill Clinton (and every subsequent president), signed a proclamation to recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month. The yearly celebration offers a month full of support, recognition, celebration and community for 53 million-plus family caregivers who […]
In today’s world, families often find themselves spread across cities, states or even countries. While this geographic diversity has its perks, it also brings challenges — especially when it comes to caring for our aging loved ones. Long-distance caregiving is a reality for over 6 million caregivers in the United States, a number that is […]
Once a dedicated homemaker who served others in her community, Elizabeth Newman found herself in needing help in March of 2022. A stroke left her very weak on her right side, meaning she no longer could live alone and required 24-hour care. A mother of four and grandmother of 10, the 89-year-old had participated in […]
It’s no secret that 24-7 care for yourself or a loved one is expensive. In Mississippi, the average cost of a nursing home is $8,517 a month for a semi-private room and $8,760 for a private room. How does the average person cover this cost? Here are some options: Medicare: If you have Medicare Part […]
