by mg_user | Jul 20, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
For so many of us, life is all about trying to control as much of the unknown as we can. Of course, so much of the unknown is out of our control, so the concept itself seems futile, but there is a sense of calm and ease when there is a routine in place; when things...
by mg_user | Jun 22, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
For many people, having the ability to drive a car means unlimited freedom and independence. From the moment you receive a driver’s license, you gain access to a whole world beyond your front door, especially if you live in areas that don’t have comprehensive public...
by mg_user | Jun 13, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
As children, we viewed our dad as a sort of superhero who could single-handedly tackle any obstacle. No matter what went wrong around the house — whether it was changing an out-of-reach light bulb, cleaning the rain gutters or fixing a broken fence — dad...
by mg_user | May 18, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
As a savvy consumer, you wouldn’t buy a house or rent an apartment without asking questions about the property first. You also wouldn’t buy the first car you see without learning about its features. And just as you would seek buying advice and do extensive research...
by mg_user | May 16, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
There is an old expression about the fact that you cannot plan for everything in life: “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This is true at all stages of life: you can plan for being hired for a great job out of college, but there is no guarantee; you...
by mg_user | May 9, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
The older you get, the more you hear people say, “age is just a number!” And while that is true, it’s not uncommon for caregivers to start encouraging their loved ones to “play it safe” as they progress through the years. But growing older doesn’t have to mean giving...