The month of January is recognized nationally as the glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that can cause blindness through damaging the optic nerve. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, over 60 million people in the world have glaucoma and over...
The winter season can be a busy time for many of us. The last thing we often want is to get sick with a cold or flu or watch a loved one go through it. So, don’t let sickness bring you down this winter season! ...
December is here, and the cold weather has hit most of us! Therefore, it is easy to want to bundle up ourselves and those we care for when heading outside. We may think about ways to protect ourselves from common cold effects such as frostbite...
For many, the holidays are recognized as a time to gather with friends and/or family and celebrate. The holidays can include traditions, certain foods, gift giving, traveling and much more. However, for some, the holidays can be a challenging time of year possibly due to...
Previously we looked at ways to establish a budget for the holidays to allow enough money for food, gifts, entertainment and more. These expenses are often not consistent throughout the year and therefore they can be costly for many people. Now that you have identified...
Whether you have gifts to buy, meals to prepare or events to host, the Holidays can be an expensive time of year for many. The end of the year may seem far away, but in terms of planning and shopping for these various things, the...
Have you ever had a morning where you woke up late, or got stuck in traffic, or maybe you stayed talking to someone longer than you should have? Has an incident, or your poor planning or someone else caused you to be late before? There...
Whether you are a patient, caregiver or assisting someone navigating their healthcare, it is important to plan ahead and protect your health in case of an emergency. Your ability to bounce back from an emergency is more successful if you are prepared. No one expects...
Halloween is recognized by enormous amounts of candy and sweet treats. Often, we are only concerned with eating too much candy. However, Halloween also is known for fatalities from car accidents and drunk driving. Therefore, it is important to be aware of some tips for...
As we enter mid-October, it is now officially the season for pumpkins, hot drinks, corn mazes, apple picking and enjoying the change in weather. Also, with October comes the holiday, Halloween. Halloween involves activities of carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, eating sweets and trick-or-treating. For many,...
