“The role of a caregiver/facilitator often remains hidden, an invisible thread woven into the tapestry of your life. It’s like an unspoken ode to oneself, a quiet symphony of love and selflessness. While it may not always be visible to the world, its impact feeds the heart. It’s a labor of love performed in the… Continue reading National Caregivers Month: Recognizing Those Who Support Us

I’ve been reading a lot of poetry lately. If you are not a poetry person, please feel free to roll your eyes and imagine me wearing a beret. I will be in a corner snapping my fingers while Mike Myers takes the stage on open mic night in So I Married an Axe Murderer. I’m… Continue reading The Thing About Grief Is…

Home Care Home healthcare is an alternative to residential facilities that brings care directly into the homes of patients. When utilizing home care, skilled medical professionals provide many different services, from wound care to medication management to personal hygiene routines, and more, all within the comfort of the patient’s home.  There are many benefits to… Continue reading The Benefits of Home Care and Hospice Care

Over the years I have flip-flopped on which season is my favorite. When I was a kid, winter was the best because of the break from school, the Christmas décor (and presents), and my birthday. Also, who doesn’t love hot chocolate and snow? As a teacher, summer won. Obviously. When my children were young, spring… Continue reading A Non-Comprehensive List of Accessibility-Friendly Fall Activities

Raise your hand if you are a people-pleaser. Do you tend to say yes to plans when you do not want to go? Do you give in to an argument even when it is still a hypothetical in your head? Do you avoid holiday gatherings with your family because you can predict the patterns of… Continue reading Everything is Negotiable

Overview According to the CDC, around 1 in 775 children (about 5,000 per year) are born with Down Syndrome, making it the most common chromosomal condition in the US. Down Syndrome occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21[1] in their DNA, which dictates how the body forms and functions. As the… Continue reading Resources for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

September is Fall Prevention Month with Fall Prevention Week occurring September 22nd—26th and Fall Prevention Day happening on September 22nd.   Fall Prevention Facts According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over the age of 65, with 1 in 4 older adults falling every year[1]. Not all falls cause… Continue reading Fall Prevention Facts and Tips

Have you ever had a moment where two seemingly disparate elements in your life collide in a way you never could have predicted? It’s like discovering your childhood best friend is married to your favorite barista.   This collision happened to me as I was standing around my son Charlie’s hospital bed going through pre-op… Continue reading What Do You Value More: Comfort or Productivity?

ADHD doesn’t end when a person leaves childhood. Many adults (like myself) are undiagnosed, because there was limited awareness of the disorder. Instead, we were labeled as forgetful, a space cadet, or quirky. Many adults continue to live with ADHD into young adulthood and adulthood. Adult ADHD is real, and it can interfere with daily functioning Navigating… Continue reading 3 Strategies for Navigating Adult ADHD