Freedom from COVID-19

March 4, 2026April 14, 2020 by M Lawhon

Are we more-free in the shelter-in-place world of COVID-19? Is this a crazy thought? Maybe not when you stop and think of the evolution of our programmed lives. We live in a world where children only go outside for team sports and practices. Where our calendar rules our day with an iron fist. Where there … Read more

Effectively Manage Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Improved Quality of Life

March 22, 2025March 12, 2020 by M Lawhon

Though there’s no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are diagnosed with it – around 400,000 people in fact, and of that, 86 percent of MS patients list fatigue as the most common symptom they’re experiencing. The cause of MS is unknown; it is not a communicable disease or known to be directly inherited, but factors that may come into play include:

Avoid Depression in Seniors With Chronic Illness: Tips for Finding the Joy

March 4, 2026January 21, 2020 by M Lawhon

Have you ever started your day and thought, “It’s definitely going to be one of those days!” Perhaps your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater opted to stop working, and the dog chewed up one of your favorite shoes overnight. Now consider if every day were “one of those days!” For someone living with a chronic disease, which includes much of the elderly population, the daily struggles and challenges are part of the routine.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aging In Place: Promoting Safe and Independent Senior Living

March 4, 2026November 21, 2019 by M Lawhon

You’re concerned that Dad may need some assistance at home, and so naturally, you know exactly where to turn for assistance, right? No? Relax – you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are faced with the same predicament, and most people don’t know much about home care services until the need for care develops.

Helping Seniors With Medication Adherence

March 4, 2026September 26, 2019 by M Lawhon

100-Year-Old woman and her home healthcare nurse.

Medicines can both improve and save lives, but there is a concealed hazard that can produce dire consequences — the threat of medication non-adherence.

Medical Power of Attorney

March 4, 2026October 17, 2018 by M Lawhon

A Medical Power of Attorney form allows a person (“principal”) to elect someone else (“agent”) to handle health care decisions on their behalf only if they are unable to do so themselves. Situations that may require this could include any type of incapacitating events such as a coma or mental condition that impairs the “principal” … Read more