I belong to a service organization known as Quota International of South Florida. Each year, the members choose a Sunday to celebrate our birthdays. This year, as we gathered, one of our members explained to the group that she was creating her own holiday...
It’s a nightmare situation. The doctor tells you that you or a loved one has a life-altering condition — something that is going to call on your deepest resources of strength to handle. A bad diagnosis can land like a bomb, frightening and disorienting you in a way...
Like many, I took my health for granted. I was lucky to live for 60 years with no major healthcare issues. But my luck ran out on November 24, 2014, when I was diagnosed with a central nervous system brain tumor that turned my life upside down. If you have been...
Recently, I called Apple Support to address several issues I was having with my cell phone that impacted its performance. As I waited on hold, I was asked what kind of music I wanted to listen to. The choices were pop, rock, country or silence. I chose rock but...
The end of the year allows us to evaluate our work to see how we are doing, what changes we want to make for next year, and gauge the value we are receiving for our efforts. Nurse Advocate has had the same goal since it started. To share information that...
