According to the CDC, chronic diseases are broadly defined as those lasting one year or more, that limit normal daily function and/or require ongoing medical treatment. While some chronic diseases do have a genetic component, meaning they are inherited, many are...
When I’m hot and tired at the end of a long summer day, the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove or oven in my kitchen and heat up the house even more. Even if the AC is cranked, adding the heat of appliances to the mix just makes it harder to keep the house...
Parents and other caregivers who gather their household members together regularly to discuss issues large and small, and about anything—chores, rules, or upcoming vacation activities—know that it is a fantastic way to get buy-in from kids. But that’s not the only...
Next time you are in a group of your peers, preferably those with elementary-age children, try this for a conversation starter: “Do your kids get an allowance?” Chances are you will be on the receiving end of an entire range of opinions, from “No way! It is their job...
Marriage is a large step to take in a relationship and is paired with commitment in many facets of life. It can be a jarring or a welcomed change to one’s previously “single life” and require some adjustments. There are many critical conversations that it may be...
Talking about and accepting the need for assistance can be a touchy subject for elderly parents who are extremely independent in their everyday lives and want to “continue life as normal”. But sometimes, due to adverse health events such as Alzheimer’s disease,...
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