The Heart of Humility: Celebrating Edna Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly at home? As if you’d been there before, surrounded by family? That’s exactly how I felt the moment I stepped into Edna’s cozy home of over sixty years, where she and her niece Betty welcomed me with warmth and […]

Finding a Calling in Caregiving – Meet Darlene The warmth in Darlene’s voice is unmistakable. Even after only a brief 20-minute conversation, it was clear how deeply she impacts ABC and the clients she serves. Though I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her in person yet, I quickly understood why she is so beloved […]

Hormones, Humor & Hot Flashes – Surviving Menopause Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, muscle aches, weight gain — oh, and did I mention the occasional demonic possession? That’s menopause. For those of you suffering through it — and yes, we do mean suffering — you’re not alone. And we need to talk about it. […]

“I Live:” A Story of Hope and Healing I’m not sure there are many words that carry the same weight and enormity as the word cancer. Whether it touches a parent, sibling, friend, or oneself, it arrives as an unwelcome intruder—heavy with fear and uncertainty. On a June day in 2016, a dear friend of […]

The Gift of Aging: Nurturing Mental Wellness as We Grow Older According to the CDC, the mental health of older adults has become a public health priority due to its wide-reaching social and economic consequences. The World Health Organization echoes this concern, noting that the world’s population is aging at a rapid pace. In 2020, […]

Keeping Loved Ones Safe, One Pill at a Time At first, it was just a small pill box to keep the days straight. Then came an AM/PM organizer to separate morning and evening meds. Soon, a weekly box was added. Before you know it, managing medications turns into a full-time job on top of chronic […]