June is Men’s Health Month, and leading up to Father’s Day we celebrate Men’s Health Week (which is June 9 – 15 this year). This is a special awareness period first recognized by Congress in 1994 and celebrated around the world. The goal is to educate men, boys, and their families and friends about preventable health problems and to encourage…
Scott’s job takes him around the country on business trips, and he is a single dad of two college-age sons. His mom has always helped out with the boys—but now, she has experienced a serious stroke, and requires care herself. Scott wants to provide care for the woman who has cared for him and his family so much over the…
How Respite Care Helps Families to Manage Caretaking Responsibilities According to recent reports by the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) over 65 million Americans, or about 29% of the total U.S. population, find themselves providing care for disabled, chronically ill, or elderly friends and family members each year. On average family caregivers spend about 20 hours a…
In the two years since retirement, Regina has gained 15 pounds. When her doctor cautioned her about the weight gain at her last checkup, Regina said, "I don't understand how I've gained so much! Now that I'm not sitting at a desk all day, I get out more and am more active. I must have a thyroid problem."But when her…
When it comes to awareness about salt consumption, most of us know that consuming too much salt (sodium) can hurt our health. But does this automatically lead to us consuming a safe amount of salt? In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of Americans eat too much salt. "Too much sodium raises blood…
Do you own your possessions, or do your possessions own you? As we grow older, many of us must make decisions about what to do with a lifetime of belongings. In more extreme cases, families find themselves dealing with hoarding, a disorder which becomes more common as people grow older. Collecting or Hoarding? What’s the Difference? Hoarding has been a…
