Helicopter Daughter by Christina Fain After some initial testing, my dad found out that the suspicious spot on his neck was indeed cancerous and that the cancer had spread to his lungs. He was alone when he received this news. As upset as he was, he took the time to type out... Read more
Bottles & Books by Christina Fain One day during our state’s stay-at-home order, I realized I had been on social media all day. Not just a little bit but all day. My brain became filled with angst, negativity, and downright sadness. Reading headlines and trolling comment... Read more
Lucky to Live with a Toddler by Lynn Campbell You might assume that a semi-retired couple of a certain age would have a quiet and pristine home. No Lego or toy trucks to trip over. No stack of coats and shoes in all different sizes by the front door. No potato chip crumbs on... Read more
When the Cavalry Doesn’t Arrive By Donna Scrafano A former supervisor once told me that if we don’t have expectations of an individual, we won’t be disappointed in them. Simple, right? Not really, especially when one is providing care to a loved one and there are others who ... Read more
Corona by Peter Kravitz Saturday morning. Once a reprieve from the exhaustion of a long-work week, it now dawns as just another day infecting our minds with reports of new cases and deaths caused by the coronavirus. Before making coffee, I check the Target website hoping to ... Read more
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) ADLs, or activities of daily living, are the fundamental self-care skills we need to properly care for ourselves. ADLs are one of the most important measurements used to determine if people qualify for certain services or if they need an inc... Read more
