“It Is Well With My Soul,” written by hymnist Horatio Spafford, is the ultimate statement of trust in God’s goodness. Spafford penned the song in 1873 after numerous losses, including the loss of his four daughters. His faith endured. In this year, as we hope Covid 19 winds down, many have lost far more than […]
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On May 31, 2021, as were honor those Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom, we also find time to make memories with those we love. These are intergenerational meals where memories beyond value reside. This year, three generations shared hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chili, fresh fruit, banana pudding and pie. […]
When you want to get kids (of any age) excited, you buy donuts. Well, there’s a place I recently discovered in Chattanooga called Duck Donuts. They make the donuts while you watch. Yesterday I ordered a dozen – 2 each of the following: Maple Bacon, Blueberry Pancake, Strawberry, The Beach, Cookies and Cream and Peanut […]
A huge shoutout to Mission BBQ. The Chattanooga, Tennessee location is 1926 Gun Barrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423-933-3098). Yesterday, I ordered Brisket and ts was delicious! The best I’ve ever had! Menu Mission BBQ honors Veterans every day. They are closed today, but when they reopen tomorrow, I highly recommend them. I’ve had the […]
Self-care while serving as a caregiver is essential to reduce the risk of burnout. Learn the common symptoms of compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout. This video covers how to set boundaries and expectations. Related Videos:
FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the growing inequities in American healthcare exposed by COVID-19. The documentary examines how pressure to increase profits and uneven government support is widening the divide between rich and poor hospitals, endangering care for the most needy.
The National Institutes of Health recently published its News in Health Special Issue Collecting Popular Stories from past issues that have been reviewed and updated. Topics ranged from healthy eating to parenting and seniors. The articles relating to seniors include: Coping with Caregiving: Take Care of Yourself While Caring for Others Osteoporosis in Aging: Protect […]
Administration for Community Living releases 2020 Profile of Older Americans. The Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of critical statistics related to the older population in the United States. Relying primarily on data offered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Profile illustrates the shifting demographics of Americans age 65 and older. It includes […]
David McGuffey did this interview with Elva Combs and Dan Combs several years ago, but it’s still worth a look. It’s a little over 13 minutes long.
