Category: Article

Caregiver vs. Caretaker: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters

Recently, a young healthcare worker corrected me when I referred to myself as a caregiver. In her late 20s, she assumed she was helping me “get with the times,” insisting

It Takes A Village…to Care for the Elderly

Caring for an elderly loved one is a profound act of love and commitment, but it also comes with unique challenges. Unlike raising a child, caring for an older adult

Popular Covid-19 At-Home Tests and How to Use Them (Part II)

Part II of our article series reviews popular COVID-19 At-Home tests and how they are used. BinaxNOW (BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test) Approved in December 2020, BinaxNow  2020  is a prescription-based

NOT Your Typical Coronavirus: The Difference Between a Cold, the Flu, and COVID-19

The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a new strain of coronavirus and is spreading quickly worldwide. China was the first to report the viral strain. We first heard of the outbreak

Let’s Start a Conversation About Aging

Aging affects us all because as you live, you age. Yet aging is a topic that many of us would rather avoid. It is often surrounded by denial, fear, and

Why Some People Are Better at Controlling Their Emotions

The causes of stress, our reactions to them, and even our susceptibility to stress are unique to each of us. Our ability to react to such stressors is what is