Whereas I am not what I consider a senior citizen, I am a middle-aged, divorced women of only three short years. I also was not a young mother, my twins just turned 20, however when their father and I separated when they were Sophomore’s in High School thus, I believe I have some insight into this topic. [Read more…]

What do you think about when you hear “hospice care?” If you are like many people, you automatically assume death is imminent. In order to meet criteria for hospice care, a doctor must believe that without further treatment, you could pass within six months. What happens after six months if you are still hanging on? Most of the time nothing. [Read more…]

Having just completed what a friend and teammate called “the firsts,” I wanted to discuss grief, more specifically the grief of losing a parent. My mother, Mary, passed on September 5, 2019, which means I have successfully navigated all “the firsts,” without her. [Read more…]

Diabetes puts you at higher risk for heart disease, neuropathy, edema, and macular degeneration, to name a few. Sounds daunting, however you can take control of diabetes instead of it controlling you. We are going to look at heart disease and diabetic neuropathy, explain what they are, why you are at higher risk, and how to control them. [Read more…]

As we age are bodies are more prone to disease than our younger, more active, and vibrant self. An astonishing 33% of all adults over 65 are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes every year! If caught early, typically from results of bloodwork during a routine physical, simple changes in diet and exercise can be a game changer! [Read more…]