Many of us are generally familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Perhaps a resident of Manchester or elsewhere may have gone through this sequence in the past with a loved one or may…
Though the AARP classifies anyone over age 50 as a senior, at least for membership purposes, this group’s definition of this demographic seems almost too broad. For residents of Anamosa and elsewhere, the term ‘senior’ may be more accurate if…
If you’ve ever heard the claim that genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies of all time, be aware that this fun fact isn’t entirely true. But even if this level of interest isn’t as high as it’s promoted…
Hospice nurses often find themselves providing comfort and care for others, in addition to their patients. That’s just a normal part of the profession, whether it’s a family member or a loved one from Mt. Vernon and elsewhere having a…
There are two excellent reasons that residents of Anamosa and beyond need to create art: it’s something everyone can do, and it’s something everyone should do, especially those receiving palliative care. True, if art hasn’t been a big part of…
Admit it, sometimes it feels like we live in a world of takers at the same time we live in a world where residents of Manchester and elsewhere want to make sure their “stuff” isn’t taken. It’s easy enough to…
If you’re not familiar with the term “sandwich generation,” it’s not as nice as it sounds. Instead of being a fun and tasty casual food for residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere, it describes how some middle-aged families sometimes are…
As far as final wishes go, “getting everyone in the family to come together” is a good one, and it’s not uncommon to hear this from residents of Mt. Vernon and elsewhere who are receiving hospice care. Some people, at…
A resident of Anamosa and elsewhere transitioning to end of life care may have all sorts of questions for their health care provider, for their family, and pretty much for the whole universe. Some, of course, are very general and…
Nutrition experts like telling us that we are what we eat, but residents of Manchester and elsewhere might be surprised to know that the same is true for our moods and emotions: we are what we feel. We’re not going…