Many who have found themselves in caregiver positions are faced with increased physical demands, financial strain, time limitations, and ... Read More
Family Caregiver
My Story: “Breast Cancer Was The Pink Elephant In The Room”
After losing her mother to breast cancer at 14 years old, Lorraine Gibson lived with the fear of the "pink elephant in the room," unable to ... Read More
21 Ways To Be A Better Friend For Someone With A Mental Illness
Friendships can be vital for getting through the hard times life inevitably throws at us. If you need to cry, laugh or forget about your ... Read More
Advanced Prostate Cancer Is Not A Death Sentence
Prostate cancer can be a scary and uncomfortable topic to talk about as it is the most common form of cancer found in men. African American ... Read More
7 Tips For Traveling With Alzheimer’s
The holidays are high stress for most anyone, but adding travel to the mix can make things even more complicated. For the five million ... Read More
9 Tips For Caring For Aging Parents
As parents age, roles become reversed as their adult children become the caregivers. Sometimes, it's just providing a quick ride to the ... Read More
Legacy Building: 3 Conversations To Have With Your Fam This Holiday Season
From the twinkling Christmas lights adorning the light posts along the streets to Mariah Carey singing about all that she wants for ... Read More
Grocery Shopping With Diabetes Starts With These 4 Tips
Grocery shopping usually isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of fun activities. For diabetics, it can seem especially overwhelming. The ... Read More
Help A Brotha Out! 4 Ways To Get Your Man To See A Doctor
It’s hard enough to get a man to roll over on his side when he’s sleeping to stop his snoring. Now you’re asking a fully woke Black man to ... Read More
You Are Not Alone! A Message for Black Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Evidence suggests there are racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and White communities. Black Americans are ... Read More
The Ultimate Health and Wellness Guide for the Family Caregiver
Being a caregiver may give you a sense of purpose and brings you even closer to your loved one. However, caring for someone who is unable to ... Read More
The Caregiver’s Survival Guide
Caring for an ill, aging, or disabled person can be a rewarding experience. However, depending on the level of care required and other ... Read More