10 Financial Questions Children Must Ask Their Aging Parents
Information from A Son’s Journey: Taking Care of Mom and Dad As the years go by and mom and dad age, life can become complicated. Certain things are practically impossible to prepare for, while others, like finances, can and should be organized and taken care of early on. What do you need to know about […]
A Leg to Stand On
By Alexander Germanis When a house is ablaze, the firefighters’ primary goals are to save lives and save the structure to the best of their ability. Although it may be easier at times to simply let the fire consume the house and then build a new structure atop the ashes, few families wish to see […]
My Personal Lesson Gratitude Is Good
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Dangers of the Nightly Grind
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders That embarrassing snoring habit your spouse complains about may have something in common with your worn down teeth the dentist is always pointing out to you at your appointments. Your dentist may have been telling you for years that you grind your teeth. Maybe you use a nightguard […]
Misconceptions About Bariatric Surgery
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center It’s no secret that a large percentage of the population is overweight. In fact, according to the CDC, more than two-thirds of American adults are considered to be significantly overweight or obese. Furthermore, most people have struggled with their weight issues for a long time, and many have been unable […]
Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy Right for You?
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare About 80 percent of women will experience hot flashes as they approach menopause. If you have never experienced a hot flash or aren’t sure what it feels like, you will know it when it happens! A hot flash may last only a few minutes, or as long as 30! After […]
Patient Advocacy: What Is It? How Do I Use It?
By Steven Buttice, Living By Your Design, Inc. Are you a member of the sandwich generation with an active family of your own in addition to parents who need increasing levels of support and care? Has your spouse or one of your parents been recently diagnosed with a chronic illness, like dementia, heart disease, diabetes, […]
Extending Family Time Past the Holidays
By Elizabeth Philyaw, LCSW, Agape Counseling Ltd. For many people, one of the things they like most about the holidays is the time spent with their family. Family traditions like shopping, baking, and decorating are natural and easy ways to spend quality time together. The long winter break from school allows for family meals that […]
Health in All Seasons
By Alexander Germanis With what seemed like a particularly long summer season finally behind us, thoughts are automatically turning to the cooler months of fall and, for many at least, the dreaded onset of winter. Although the winter months house their own joys, they also bring with them an increased chance of sickness, so much […]
Could Poor Sleep Be Complicating Your Diabetes?
The Surprising Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Submitted by Beth Hamann, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Does the following sound familiar? You wake up each day feeling restless and groggy, only to find that your blood sugar levels are out of control. You’re too tired to exercise and instead find yourself […]