“I believe it’s our job in life to make sure our loved ones are cared for, but I don’t believe it’s our job to......do all of the caring. Sometimes we feel this great sense of guilt for not being able to be the primary caregiver for our parents or loved ones or not really being … [Read more...] about Does your loved one need care? Remember this advice
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Mediterranean Crock-Pot Chicken to Try
We’ve been talking about the wonders of the Crock-Pot or slow cooker in our fall issue. Here are a few more tips to make using your Crock-Pot easier and another delicious recipe to try: Mediterranean Crock-Pot Chicken!Easy clean-upLarge Crock-Pots can be heavy and hard to clean. … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Crock-Pot Chicken to Try
Fight fall allergies naturally
Myron Hardesty, the owner of Weeds of Eden, 7505 New LaGrange Road, is a clinical herbalist and physician’s assistant who is a proponent for natural measures in caring for fall allergies. Hardesty says allergies are exacerbated by a number of factors including the environment, … [Read more...] about Fight fall allergies naturally
What caregivers can do when faced with the unknown
“With a diagnosis, whether it’s Alzheimer’s or any kind of a terminal illness, you’re faced with the unknown. You don’t know what’s ahead, but you know it’s not going to be easy. I would encourage people to......join a support group. I was in one, and it really was my crutch … [Read more...] about What caregivers can do when faced with the unknown
Warm up with this Taco Soup recipe – perfect for caregivers!
Caregivers, this is an easy, delicious recipe out of which you can make several meals with this tip. Seniors tend to eat smaller portions, so rather than preparing a large meal for one or two people that will sit for a week in the refrigerator, assemble a meal and freeze it in … [Read more...] about Warm up with this Taco Soup recipe – perfect for caregivers!