If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you probably feel a variety of emotions around living with this disease. From anxiety to disappointment to overwhelm, it’s normal to respond with different feelings. Perhaps one of the strongest emotions around a diabetes diagnosis is shame. This reflects internal stigma—the belief you have about yourself, which, in addition… Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Addressing Diabetes Stigma

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a global effort to promote education regarding neurological conditions for doctors, patients, and caregivers alike. Together, we can provide support for those who live with this disease and their dedicated caregivers.   History Much of what we know historically about Alzheimer’s Disease comes from research done primarily… Continue reading Alzheimer’s in Men: What You Need to Know

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a global effort to promote education regarding neurological conditions for doctors, patients, and caregivers alike. Together, we can provide support for those who live with this disease and their dedicated caregivers.   History Alzheimer’s is complicated. There’s a lot we don’t know despite over a century of… Continue reading Alzheimer’s in Women: What You Need to Know

First, let me tip my hat to all the parents and caregivers who are doing it on their own. You are a one-person force of nature. You are the master of your domain. You are Oz behind the curtain and in front of the curtain. And if you are caring for a child with special… Continue reading Adventures in Solo Parenting