The pandemic may have forced Adopt a Grandparent Day to adapt, but the effort to visit, cherish and celebrate local seniors has rebounded stronger than ever. Kathy Rogers, who founded the initiative in 2014 and now serves as executive director, sought to address the epidemic of loneliness among the elderly. On Adopt a Grandparent Day, […]
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Before 2020, hybrid learning may not have been a familiar term to parents of school-age children. Today, most families have experienced it firsthand. But is hybrid learning — the blend of in-person classroom instruction and online learning — here to stay? Or can parents expect to see less of it in the post-COVID era? HYBRID […]
FROM MISSISSIPPI HEROES Caregivers typically keep a vast collection of exercises, therapeutics, medicines and treatments in their toolbox that they can rely on at any given moment. They meticulously plan daily routines, which revolve around their patients. That dreamed-of vacation often remains the back of their minds, just waiting to be realized if they took […]
Some may wonder why I let my parents slowly complete a task that I could accomplish much faster. In truth, I’m just helping them maintain their independence as safely as possible. When I empty the many small trash cans around my parents’ home, I often hand momma and daddy a bag so they can help […]
It may still feel like summer, but the new school year officially has arrived. From crayons and notebooks to clothes and computers, back-to-school shopping is one of the most expensive times of the year for families. Here are some suggestions for ways you can save: TAKE STOCK OF WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Before heading to […]
Wherever you stand on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there’s no question the ruling has implications for women in Mississippi and throughout the nation. Here’s what you need to know about the decision and its impact. MISSISSIPPI PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE. A 2018 Mississippi law, banning nearly all abortions in […]
By Dr. Lainie Jorns “Organized chaos” is how Dr. Lainie Jorns describes her typical work week of juggling family activities and busy schedules. She is a wife, mother and family medicine doctor who, like most women, must find ways to manage multiple roles and responsibilities. As a physician, “I love getting to know people and […]
