Last week I took the annual RMD from my IRA account. Probably most people schedule monthly withdrawals from their IRA or 401K, but for various reasons — including the fact that Social Security sends me money every month — I choose a lump sum. In completing this exercise I found out […]
Hey blog readers, have you checked out my podcast – Dose of Depth? Through conversation, stories, and education, we explore the deeper meaning of ordinary life experiences. I’m nearing 1,000 downloads of 30 different episodes. Listen to engaging conversations with authors, PhDs, a yoga instructor, a relationship coach . . . We take on topics […]
In 1977 NASA launched Voyager I and Voyager II to fly by Saturn and Jupiter, collecting data that has increased scientists’ knowledge of those planets and our solar system. In 2012, Voyager I reached interstellar space, making it the most distant human-made object in existence. Both spacecraft carry a “time-capsule” called The Golden Record, a […]
Does the widely used term “meaningful connection” hold any meaning for you? The phrase is bandied about how “friend” is used for those we care about and arbitrarily connect with on social media and work. There is a vast difference between a true friend and a social media “friend.” A true friend is a person […]
Did you know that some people diagnosed with dementia may not have dementia at all? Surprisingly, it’s estimated that 5 percent of people institutionalized for dementia actually have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is caused when the normal production of spinal fluid goes awry and builds up in brain ventricles, which cushion and nourish the […]
Written by Roberta Carson Roberta Carson started Zaggo, a nonprofit organization, to help patients and family caregivers manage illnesses and injuries, after her experience as caregiver for her teenage son Zachary during his battle with terminal brain cancer. The unique, award-winning ZaggoCare System provides patients and families with the educational information, tools, and resources […]
Most of us want to live long healthy lives, and we know we’re supposed to exercise, but going to a gym can seem like just too much. And then there’s the time it takes. “I don’t have time to exercise” seems to be the number one excuse for avoiding the couch when we’re not at […]
The pain associated with acid reflux can range from mild discomfort in the upper chest to chest pain so bad you’re wondering if you’re having a heart attack. Either way, taking care of family, work, and social obligations leaves you little time for worrying about what you can and can not eat or having […]
Digital networks and screen media have the power to make the world seem much smaller. But when it comes to certain life-changing transformations, they’re no match for face-to-face. ~Susan Pinker, The Village Effect Croissants, dumplings, pork curry, and all sorts of scrumptious food await those who find and enter the Narrow Door Cafe. Located in […]
“Dying is not a medical event” and “The medical model views death as a failure, something to be fixed, to address” are two quotes you will hear from me repeatedly. The second quote is actually part of the foundation of healthcare so when working with end of life caretakers (nurses, social workers, home health aides, […]
