Live your best life with a disability
8 min readI want to talk about something most of us don’t spend much time thinking about. Which is, how can you live your best life if
November 3, 2018
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8 min readI want to talk about something most of us don’t spend much time thinking about. Which is, how can you live your best life if
5 min readIn honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, I’m publishing a list of my favorite books and movies about dementia. They offer realistic as well as hopeful insights for this challenging disease.
7 min readPeople with dementia often express the desire to go home. Increase your understanding of dementia and pleas to go home so you can respond better.
9 min read12 tips to combat midlife loneliness. Most tips suggested by experts fall into one of 3 categories: Go in, Go out, or Keep Going. Get 4 tips for each group.
6 min readMidlife loneliness affects over 40% of people in the US. Learn about what causes loneliness, why it matters and how to spot it in yourself or a loved one.
8 min readEver had a gut feeling about what was causing a health problem? The BodyWise book will help you listen to your body and take charge of your wellbeing.
6 min readKnitting isn’t just something your grandmother did. People in this next chapter of life are rediscovering needle crafts and reaping real health benefits of knitting — from better mood and lower stress to sharper memory and eased chronic pain.
7 min readYour doctor finally arrives. You’ll get about 15 minutes with her. Help your physician help you. Here’s how to talk with your doctor.
6 min readA health crisis isn’t something you want to think about. But following these basic steps can help you weather a tough time.
5 min readAn advance directive spells out your desires for medical treatment, should you become unable to speak for yourself. Here’s why you want one.
10 min readPeople ignore early signs of dementia. But an early diagnosis is best. Here are 6 things you can do if you suspect cognitive impairment.
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