And yes, these are my dogs. I grew up with dogs, so rescuing and bringing them into my home is a no brainer. Because they are family members, yearly physicals, vaccinations, and good quality food is part of the deal. And when illness occurs, you do everything in your power to make them well and hold onto them. Or do you? The first dog I rescued was a beagle mix and he was … [Read more...]
Don’t let your senior self-isolate due to incontinence.
Three caregiver tips and tricks. #AD This is sponsored content written by me in partnership with Depend® brand. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Lookout for the special offer from Depend brand at the end of this post. Caregiving for a spouse or aging parent is a journey of love. Nothing prepares us for its challenges or the level of intimacy it can require, like … [Read more...]
Six Things to Know About Living Wills and Healthcare Proxy
Living Will and Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney: What is the difference? I felt secure in knowing that my parents each had a living will and had named my sister-in-law, a registered nurse, as their healthcare proxy. Little did I realize that even with these two documents their end of life wishes could be at risk. (Jump to Lessons Learned) A Living Will, also known as … [Read more...]