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Isolating and being alone during these stressful times…
Isolating and being alone during these stressful times… Sure, it was fun for about three days. Now what? We are social creatures and we want to be around others. We want a little alone time at times too. We are in uncharted waters with this Covid-19. It is great...
Headlines and You what will you do?
Why it is dangerous to read only the headlines. In light of the March 30, 2020 FDA announcement regarding a couple of medications we need to read further and understand more. What does the issue of an emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine and...
Stress, the current Elephant in the room
The elephant in the room right now is …STRESS! Every time that you hear any of these words or phrases (right now): Isolate Coronavirus Covid-19 Stay at home ...
Proven Medications for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Prevention and Treatment
Proven Medications for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Prevention and Treatment . NONE! Settle down. Covid-19 is a virus and not bacteria. Antibiotics will not stop the infection nor will it treat it. They will only help if you get a secondary bacterial...
Have you experienced the hidden costs of caregiving yet?
When you wonder why you are feeling the way that you do…consider the hidden costs of caregiving.
Brain failure = Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease = Brain failure Many people know the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but what do those words actually relate to so that we can understand what is happening? I believe that the most appropriate phrase is brain failure....
Pro’s & Con’s of treating Dementia behaviors with meds
Behaviors Can Behaviors be managed Without Medication? What are the Pro’s & Con’s? Medications are not without risks. There are no approved medications for behavior management in a dementia. The medications that are being used are being used “off-label.” That...
The 5 reasons you aren’t getting relief from chronic pain
5 Reasons you are not getting relief from your chronic pain & then what you can do to get relief! You are still mad about it and are fighting it. You are only trying one approach to finding relief. You have given up control of your treatment options because you...
5 Things you can do, right now, to feel better
5 Things you can do, right now, to improve your quality of life: Eat two fruits every day and drink at least 32 oz. of water during the day. Decide how much liquid you can drink in one sitting, 2 oz., 4 oz., etc. Do you like it cold, room temperature, iced, hot, add...
Are you a caregiver and don’t know it?
Many people are caregivers and they don’t even know it… Do you take on responsibilities for your aging parent that they can no longer handle? If you do any of the following, you are a caregiver! Grocery shop Make doctor’s appointments See that they get to the grocery...
Do you have your list ready?
Do you have your list ready? You are in the midst of caring for your loved one and you haven’t slept much, you can’t remember the last time that you had a “real” meal and maybe you haven’t even been to your own home in two or three days. You are overwhelmed,...
Are your meds hurting you, helping you or doing nothing at all?
Right Meds, Right Dose, Right Person, Right Now List of most common medications are listed below. Are you tired of the trial and error method on your prescription medications? Are you ready to know what will work and what won’t work? Are you ready to invest in...
Are you experiencing Compassion Fatigue?
Are you experiencing Compassion Fatigue? If you are a caregiver or seeing that your loved one is being taken care of…you may be in my tribe. I learned a new phrase today, Compassion Fatigue. We always hear about “caregiver burnout,” but I had never heard the phrase...
Do you know the one thing that gets you in to the most trouble?
Do you know the one thing that gets you in to the most trouble? It can cause us to go to war with our spouses or significant others and not even know why. It causes hurt, confusion, anger, and even the silent treatment. That one thing is Assume. We all do it. We look...
Conflicting Feelings of a Caregiver
We have heard it, possibly said it and probably thought it … “My mom is killing me!” You know what I mean and if you don’t then this article is not for you. She is not literally killing you, but frustrating the hell out of you. You have all of these things running...
5 Tips for Aging in Place
5 Tips for Aging in Place Get Organized Prioritize List Your Resources Assess Needs Prepare a Proactive Plan Most of us want to stay at home until we die. We want our independence and our familiar surroundings for as long as possible. Some of us will...
Are your pain medications helping you or hurting you?
Are your medications helping you, hurting you, or just plain not working for you at all? Most of us have experienced it ourselves or know of someone who has made the statement that a certain medication just did not work for them. What do you do then? Call your doctor...
Self-care Is NOT Selfish
Can I really do self-care for myself? You hear a lot about self-care and how we should all be making that a priority in our lives. If you are a caregiver, you hear it even more. When you are in the middle of being a caregiver, “take care of yourself first,”...