If you’re wondering why I’ve been quiet, it’s because I lost my partner Doug over the weekend. He fought stage 4 Pancreatic cancer for a year and a half. Many people don't go near as long with that devastating disease. On a Caribbean Cruise on the island of Tortola in 2005 - Holland America - when I was skinnier. Unlike some cancers, pancreatic has a dismal survival … [Read more...]
Caring For Your Adult Child on the Spectrum in Your Senior Years
Although symptoms might change or improve, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that presents many challenges, even in adulthood. Whether an adult child on the spectrum lives independently, in a group or with a family member, they require parental or guardianship support. Just like children on the spectrum experience varying symptoms, so are adults. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Jury Duty – A Civic Duty that Isn’t Always Convenient
This week I’m up for Jury duty and am hoping I won’t get called. It’s not that I don’t want to do it, in fact, I’ve always thought it would be interesting to see how the trial process works. The problem is, it’s going to be a major pain in the butt for me, to say the least. So far, I’ve been called in to do jury duty a few times but have never been chosen. Most of the … [Read more...]
Living with Dementia: Tips on How to Take Care of Your Spouse
Finding out your loved one is living with dementia can be difficult emotionally, with many new things to consider as they progress along their journey. Changes in cognitive ability can result in difficulty communicating, alterations in behavior and often memory loss. Here we will cover just some tips for caring for your spouse if they are living with dementia. What is … [Read more...]
Glioblastoma Multiforme – Brain Cancer – My Experience as a Caregiver
It’s always hard to hear that a person has passed away from cancer. It’s a horrible disease that can completely change a person’s life as well as their families, causing deep pain and enormous stress. With Senator John McCain’s passing from Glioblastoma Multiforme, it reminds me of what our family went through when my husband succumbed to the same illness. Glioblastoma … [Read more...]
