Love Spring Cleaning At Last

Love Spring Cleaning At Last

by | Feb 2, 2018 | House & Home

Every post-holiday brings with it a desire to clear the decks and start fresh. They generate so much clutter. The front hall is piled in bags of old wrapping paper and suitcases, the living room is half consumed by decorations and the dust is piling up, and the...
How to Treat Incontinence When Recuperating

How to Treat Incontinence When Recuperating

by | Jan 12, 2018 | Rest & Recuperation

With the number of surgeries I’ve had, and my openness about my experiences, many people approach me with their most embarrassing questions. So I have had more conversations about bowel and bladder control than I can count. I wish it weren’t so awkward for...
Visit A Sick Friend

Visit A Sick Friend

by | Jan 5, 2018 | Caregiving & Friendship

What do you do when you visit a sick friend? When your friend or loved one is sick or injured, either at the hospital or at home, visiting is important. But it can be awkward and uncomfortable. Rest and recuperation can be depressing. Once you’ve marathon...
Making a Temporary Wheelchair Comfortable

Making a Temporary Wheelchair Comfortable

by | Dec 28, 2017 | Rest & Recuperation

If you are in a wheelchair most or all the time, hopefully it is customized and tricked out for your needs. But if it is only for a month or two there is no way most of us will go to that effort or expense. So what are the interim solutions? The temporary means by...
Taking Someone To The Doctor

Taking Someone To The Doctor

by | Dec 21, 2017 | Caregiving & Friendship

If have an intimidating medical appointment, it is always wise to take a loved one. When you are in pain or worried, you miss stuff. You forget details. You start thinking about the ramifications of one statement and miss the next 3. Having a backup with you is great...