It’s never about the kids — Governor DeSantis’ pandering to the far right is dangerous to Floridians. Due to his blatant disregard of science, over 66k Floridians died due to Covid. It now seems that DeSantis is turning his attention and ignorance directly towards the children in Florida, more specifically the LGTBQ+ children of Florida. DeSantis…

Very well said!

I remember when I was a Republican. I am embarrassed to say that it’s not really been that long ago. Following in my parents political footsteps, I registered to vote when I turned 18. Ronald Reagan was the first president I ever voted for (his second term). I thought Ronald…

My Mom had her second knee replacement surgery in 2019. The surgery went well, but Mom’s recovery was very difficult. It was not that she had unmanageable pain or any sort of complication. It was as if the surgery had changed her personality. Mom and I never had the typical…

Caring for Elderly Parents — It was 1989 when the above catch phrase was used in a television commercial to promote a medical alarm company. The actor playing the part of the elderly woman who had fallen was far from being a contender for an Academy Award. I remember slightly laughing whenever I saw the…

Do you remember your childhood pediatrician? If so, was it because he was a friend of the family? Maybe it was because she made you feel better. Did he give you a toy after every visit or she would make silly faces to make you laugh? I remember the pediatrician…

Helping Your Parents Becomes Being the Parent Being able to successfully help your parents in their later years will require an honest and open conversation that your parents may struggle to have. Both parties will have to understand and be compassionate about the level of vulnerability required for this discussion. …

Signs that your parents may need help It happens slowly and is hardly even noticeable at first. Maybe the signals are not yet that strong or maybe it’s easier to deny the changes. …

Determining if your parents need help managing their lives (Part 1) It is heartbreaking when you come to the realization that your parent or parents are no longer the strong, independent individuals that you have always turned to in times of need. You may notice that your Mom can no…