Who will provide the best medical care for my aging parents? What is a geriatrician? My elderly mother is taking so many medicines, I worry they may be causing other side effects. Transferring medical care and changing doctors for elderly patients can seem like a daunting task. I know we need to change doctors, but […]
Tribute to my Grandma who passed away
A dear friend always describes death is this world as a thin membrane that separates us in the temporal presence of Jesus from the eternal presence of Jesus. My grandma crossed this membrane July 7, 2021. I’m so grateful that Grandma knew Jesus. While I have the hope that one day I’ll see her again, […]
Moving grandparents to live with grandchildren
How do you know when it’s the right time to move grandparents to live near your family? Do I want my parents or in-laws to live with me? A visit is one thing, moving in brings the commitment to a whole other level. Moving grandparents away from their home feels so permanent. I’ve known for […]
Changing doctors when moving – 6 Step Checklist
Changing doctors when moving might be overlooked if someone is generally healthy. However, for those with medical issues or when moving elderly parents, knowing health care can be transferred to good doctors becomes as important as packing the boxes. After all, some specialists may have month long waiting lists for new patients. If you are […]
Georgia Aquarium Review- During Pandemic
Our Ultimate Mom’s Guide to making the most of your Georgia Aquarium visit. As a homeschool family we are always looking for opportunities to expand our children’s experiences. While you can probably visit the Aquarium in about 3 hours, we spent almost 6 hours checking out the over 10 million gallons of water that makes […]
Traumatic brain injury after 50+ years
After surviving a motorcycle wreck and 28 days in a coma, my mother-in-law, Marihelen continues to live with a traumatic brain injury over 50 years after the wreck that disabled her. We share her story because there is hope for those who are currently going through the struggles of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after accidents. […]
Long-Distance Caregiving 5 Strategies for DOCTOR VISITS
Long-distance caregiving of aging parents can be challenging. Here are 5 strategies to be a better long-distance caregiver when you can’t be at doctor appointments. If you’re like me, you’ve been in a doctor appointment before where you thought you were listening well. You were asking good questions and taking notes. But, as soon as […]
Anxiety coping mechanisms – Grounding techniques
Coping mechanisms for coping with anxiety include grounding techniques to reengage your 5 senses and deep breathing techniques.
Caring for aging parents – Do I build a Granny Pod?
“I don’t want to be a burden.” It seems to be the anthem of aging parents. More families caring for aging parents are considering multigenerational living situations. Even before we said “I do” we were discussing “should my mom move in with us?” In our family we’ve talked about having my mother-in-law move in with […]
How to Winter Sow a Garden in 8 Easy Steps
What is winter sowing? I’m interested in gardening, but I don’t know how to even start. I want my kids to learn how to garden, but our window sill plants never make it, help! I want to learn how to winter sow a garden! We are currently in our fourth year of gardening as a […]