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 […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “Age is just a number,” but it’s easy to let that number control us — influencing our self-worth and our perception of what we are capable of. The truth is that it’s never too late to pursue the life you dream of; let’s unpack why: Life may not have gone as […]
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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 […]
