My husband says I'm capable of killing an artificial plant. "Not fair" I say. The fake ficus tree has been dropping leaves for years. I...

"They," say that staying connected to family, friends, or the outside world is vital to our well-being. Quite often, it's challenging to...

"You've gotta hand it to short people because they usually can't reach it anyway." I used to laugh about this because I'm short. I mean...

Whether it's Fa La La or Fa La Latkes, finding joy with family and friends is the best part of the holiday season. As a caregiver,...

I’ve discovered that baking is my perfect mindful distraction. It provides me with a truly peaceful outlet. I can focus on what I’m...

It’s hard to be angry or resentful when Lucy and Ethel are stuffing chocolates into their hats and mouths, no matter how many times we’ve...

Oprah has her list of favorite things. I have mine. One of my favorites is coloring. I know I've written about this before, but its...

Hopefully, I'm asleep by midnight - but I love a good bedtime snack. There are some that actually help us unwind. Nutritionist Kristen...

I discovered that one of my passions, writing, is a powerful tool to help process feelings of guilt and the anxiety of caregiving....

No one talked about aerobics or strength training in the mid-seventies. But ladies were urged to put on cute exercise outfits and venture...

Twenty-seven years ago this week, my dad died. When Dad was battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Mom took care of him, doing things I never...

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES 2 ¼ C all-purpose flour ½ C unsweetened cocoa 2 tsp. cream of tartar powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp....

After Thanksgiving dinner and all through the weekend, we like to play games. It started when I was a little kid with my aunts playing...

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I’m not sure if the anticipation is the best part, but it fills me with happiness and contentment....

As Jack got weaker, I withdrew and secluded myself with him. My time and attention were consumed by helping him. I lost the desire to do...

I looked in the mirror and continuously criticized myself. The self-talk was cruel. Ridiculous, right? I needed to lift myself up — not...

Once it’s dark and the stars come out, all I can think about is sleep. I turn out every light in the bedroom and hallway because I hate...

“What is going on?” I silently screamed. My body wrenched as I dialed 911. Was he having a stroke? The wild look in his eyes terrified...

In the midst of my husband’s latest illness, I qualified for a caregiver study conducted by Case Western Reserve University. I met with...

While Jack was recuperating from painful surgery, he wanted no visitors. The two of us were alone in the house. Isolation wasn't an ideal...