Author: Sarah DeD
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An Unsuspecting Caregiver – Pt 2 – Waiting for Answers
It was October when my loved one had a Health scare. A trip to the hospital, very relaxed healthcare workers – not mimicking the stress of my loved one or myself – and a definitive “follow up with your physician in a week.” The follow-up came, tests were ordered, an appointment made for the following…
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An Unsuspecting Caregiver
Who has ever walked into life expecting to be a caregiver of a loved one? Suffice it to say very few. Life happens, we all face things we are not expecting. Whether it be a loved one such as an Aunt or uncle, maybe even a brother or sister, typically a parent and on occasion…
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HRT – We’ve been living a lie
The department of health and human services announced today the removal of black box warnings on many of the treatments used for persons who are going through perimenopause and menopause. The press conference aired through the United States Health and Human Services Department’s YouTube channel on November 10, 2025. The link is shared below. Experts…
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Are you a caregiver?
Many people don’t know if they are a caregiver or not. In all honesty there are many definitions, so I will just provide an overview. A caregiver is someone who takes care of another person. The caregiver provides a service or fulfills a need for someone who has a physical, psychosocial, or special need and…
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Back to School
As caregivers we regularly find ourselves torn between finding the time to do all the things that need doing and spending time with family making memories. One of the toughest seasons for the time struggle is summer. For the caregivers who are parents with children still at home, the desire to enjoy them while you…
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Top 5 Tips to Begin Organizing Your Home!!
Hey There! Downsizing has been life changing for me and I want you to experience this as well! The process had its ups and downs and at times made me make tough decisions. To be honest, there is nothing that was sent out of my home that I miss, nothing. As a person who does…
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Part 2 Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned
Change: The Office Saga – Part 2 When we left off from the last blog we were talking about downsizing my office because of my spouse. It’s still my husbands fault! If you don’t get that reference, check out the last blog here. This office project upended everything that had been acquired in my life,…
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It was ALL His Fault! The Office Changes…
It was my husband’s fault. Now wait, hear me out, I am being truthful here. He came to me about a month ago and told me that my laptop was no longer going to be supported because it was so old. Now I could have told you a year ago my computer was too old…
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Spring is in the Air!
As the days get longer and warmer we all get excited to get outside, stretch our limbs and maybe dig in the dirt a little. The benefits to gardening far outweigh anything that could be seen as a detriment, as long as we do it safely. I know, I know that’s no fun, but when…
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Are Pets Beneficial?
Ollie, Tillie, Allison and Daisy Mae dotted my lifetime as a growing girl. Providing memories of love, happiness, loss and sadness. Life as a young girl involved loving dogs and as an adult, cats – Merlin and Morgana, plus two grumpy Russian Tortoises – Vladimir Tiddles and Willow Storm. The most recent of additions to…