Nov 25, 2012 |
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Several weeks ago, many of us and our families were in the midst of dealing with Hurricane (aka Super Storm) Sandy and her destructive aftermath. Days without power or heat, homes destroyed by...
Jul 14, 2012 |
There is so much energy, money, and planning that goes into a vacation, especially if it's a family vacation, that it's worth taking some time to think about the 'what ifs.' No doubt we all want our vacation memories to be positive. So...
Jun 12, 2012 |
Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself that I would schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. After all, as I have shared with you before in other venues, my childhood vacations on the beach at Wildwood, NJ were often marred with an enthusiastic...
Nov 9, 2011 |
This past week, I was struck by two separate incidents that highlighted the need for family members to talk to each other. One particular story involves a friend and colleague, in her 40's, who after experiencing symptoms for weeks, finally relented and...
Sep 23, 2011 |
I believe in angels and in miracles. Many of my colleagues at Guardian Nurses do, too. While it may not be every day that we are offered proof, when we do—we recognize them and celebrate them. Like the patient who told us how she had been noting a cut on her...
