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...]
At a Loss with our Loss – Dealing the Death of a Sibling
Last week sucked. That’s the best way I can describe it. My youngest brother Jerry passed away and it all could have been avoided. He and one of my other brothers, Mike, who lives in Providence, were identical twins, and they were one week shy of turning 50. As you can imagine it’s been particularly hard for Mike because identical twins have an unworldly psychic connection. … [Read more...]
Losing Our Parents – a Fact of Life for Baby Boomers
One of the topics this site focuses on is longevity but it’s mostly about living life to the fullest and enjoying it. No one can predict when our life or that of a loved one will end. Losing our parents is a fact of life we all must deal with but we're never ready for it when it happens. My family was just dealt a double whammy. While I was in eastern and central … [Read more...]
