Within the next few years, tens of millions of Baby Boomers will reach retirement age. Some may continue to work well into their senior years while others may have already retired or may be making plans to retire soon. Many of these individuals have plans to remain independent and to live in their own homes […]

If you have someone in your life, whether it’s a friend, parent or family member that isn’t able to move around as freely as they would like because of an injury or medical condition, there are some things you can do to help them. While you won’t always be there to physically help them, there […]

In the past, I was always afraid of needles. Whenever there’s a routine health check up at school and flu shots are being given, I would do everything I can to avoid getting the shots. And yet, I still get the shots anyway. When I discovered my passion for care giving, I decided to get […]

From the age of 14, I helped look after my elderly aunt. I visited every day to cook her meals and help with chores, and as you can imagine, it was heart-breaking to see her struggle to live a normal life and to participate in the everyday activities most of us take for granted. I […]