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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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Morning Hip Stiffness: What Is It And How Do You Fight It?

Posted on August 11, 2016

If your hips feel stiff in morning, even after seemingly sleeping soundly during the night, you may wonder what's going on with your health. Although stiff joints and muscles are often associated with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, it may not always be the case. These types of conditions create problems in multiple body areas and not just your hips. Other factors may be reasons for your stiffness, including sleeping in the same position all night long and overexerting yourself during exercise during the day. [Read More]

Does Your Spouse Need To Give Up Alcohol? Get Started With Basic Recovery Options

Posted on June 29, 2016

Have you noticed that your spouse has a drinking problem, and it's time for them to get clean? If so, you can enroll them in different programs to help them get sober, and to help them start living a lifestyle that both of you can be proud of. Here are a few things that you'll want to look into so your spouse can put down the bottle and start living their life. [Read More]

Assisted Living Employment Is Ideal For Many And Possibly You Too

Posted on June 17, 2016

Assisted living employment could benefit individuals from various walks of life. Perhaps this is a career path you have considered or been curious about in the past. The following information will offer you more insight about this career path and unique circumstances that can make it rewarding. You have aging parents or loved ones. Assisted living employment can get you prepared for taking care of aging relatives. The experience you gain can also help you to take care of disabled loved ones. [Read More]

Knowing If Your Middle Schooler Needs Mental Health Counseling: Tips For You

Posted on June 17, 2016

When you have a child going through middle school, you may find yourself on a constant roller coaster of changing tastes, opinions, and emotions right along with your child. However, it can be very difficult to tell when your child's mood swings, sullenness, and other adolescent behaviors are just typical of middle school adolescence and when they are something more that could require mental health counseling. Get to know some of the signs that your middle school child is in need of the assistance of a mental health counselor so that you can be sure that you are taking the best possible care of your child at all times. [Read More]