By Toni L. Eaton RN, BSN, MS We may not recognize it, but year after year, social workers are unsung super heroes helping to keep society together during challenging times. I know how critical social ...
By Leigh-Ann Larson, LMHC The acronym “R.I.C.E.” stands for “Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.” I learned of this acronym years ago, firsthand, as the survivor of numerous sprained ankles. It has become one of my ...
By Maria Burke, R.N., Celtic Angels Home Health Care If you are responsible for the care of a loved one right now, there are things you should know and do to protect yourself against contracting ...
(Family Features) Family caregivers of people with illnesses, injuries or disabilities sometimes spend more time thinking about those they care for than themselves. It’s important to remember that self-care is essential to providing good care ...
Doreen’s Dinners Using just 7 ingredients you can make a wholesome, satisfying, easy, low calorie, filling, and soul-warming 30-minute soup. Here’s my tried-and true recipe that my clients ask me to make over and over ...
By Toni Eaton As the days begin to cool and the evenings come earlier, our thoughts turn to holiday visits and family gathered around the table. I know my thoughts do. But we all know ...
by Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW In today’s world, family structures continue to evolve. The number of grandparents raising grandchildren is on the rise. Raising grandchildren can have many rewards, including giving grandchildren a sense of ...
By Phyllis DeLaricheliere, MS Taking care of someone with dementia/Alzheimer’s, at times, can be a thankless job. But those who do so are unique and special. They do it out of love, dedication, respect and ...
Over the past few months we’ve all been adapting to health and safety protocols slow the stop the COVID-19 pandemic. On last Sunday’s My Generation radio show, broadcast on 95.9 WATD-FM, we spoke with Lynn ...
By Maria Burke, RN, Owner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care None of us have seen the likes of COVID-19, specifically the ramifications of this life-threatening virus, and how it has forced all of us to ...
Last night our special guests Cindy Campbell, Communications Director for AARP Massachusetts; Mark Friedman, owner of Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore; and Mike Long of Homecare Express , joined us on My Generation, broadcast on ...