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A recent news story featured a woman in her 90’s who’s worked at her job in a San Francisco hospital for 70 years – with no plans of leaving anytime soon. She found her position so rewarding that going to work each day was a joy rather than a task. Now that’s commitment! According to […]

In the movie Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton’s character wisely said, “honey, time marches on, and eventually it marches across your face.” While there’s no escaping the inevitable wrinkle here and there, do we actually wake up at the dawn of our birthday and say wow I feel a year older? Not really. In fact, most […]

Being a caregiver to my mother was the most rewarding experience of my life. All the years she dedicated to me, I felt like I was able to give back and be there for her. We see our parents, and loved ones as these warriors of life, like the rock that cannot be shaken, and […]

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I look forward to the stuffing, the sweet potatoes, and the days of leftovers. I’m always looking for ways to trim down my favorite recipes so I can enjoy them without the extreme calorie load. Let’s face it, what do pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and stuffing have in common? […]

Caring for the elderly gets expensive fast. In most cities in the United States, you can count on the annual cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home to top $80,000 a year, and a private room is typically upwards of $95,000 annually. “Aging in place” at home can be a less expensive alternative, […]