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My Family’s Experience with Nursing Homes During COVID: “I Couldn’t Even Visit”
At the time of writing this, it’s 12 days since my mother passed away alone in a nursing home. It was my worst fear come true. I’m told that ... Read More
A Nursing Home That Turned It Around
In the spring of 2020, nursing homes were in the news and under considerable scrutiny because so many had patients with COVID-19. Many ... Read More
Caregiver Fatigue: It’s Real and Dangerous
Life is full of uncertainties, and that includes when a loved one might need a caregiver. Most people wouldn’t think twice about serving as ... Read More
Tips to Separate Work from Home When Working Remotely
Prior to 2020, working from home was a rare luxury for many. We used to ooh and ahh and fantasize about our friends who worked from home. ... Read More
Why Black Americans Should ALWAYS Wear A Mask
In 1895, Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote a song titled, “We Wear The Mask”. The song was a chilling metaphor of post-slavery America. It spoke to ... Read More
I’m Afraid to Take a COVID-19 Vaccine, but I Have To
Can I tell you a secret? I’m afraid to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. There, I said it. I’m sure this revelation ... Read More
Is Social Media Hurting Your Child?
Let me tell you something about me. By all prevailing definitions, I am an adult. In more urban vernacular, I am a grown adult. What this ... Read More
Reopening Schools: Can We Really Keep Teachers & Kids Safe?
We're headed into the Fall and the coronavirus is still here. Many believed that by the summer it would be gone and things would get back to ... Read More
Walmart is Entering the Healthcare Business: No Appointments or Insurance Needed
Healthcare has been changing over the years. With the influx of boutique hospitals, urgent care facilities and clinics, healthcare has ... Read More