Effective tips for reducing eye strain
Do your eyes water — or feel uncomfortably dry — after a day in front of your computer? Does your vision blur following an afternoon spent with your needlework? Or maybe your eyes feel sore
High blood pressure at the doctor’s office but not at home?
Medical appointments make most people feel at least a little bit anxious. But for some, that stress may trigger a temporary rise in blood pressure. If their blood pressure is normal at home and in
Do you spend most of your day sitting? These hip flexor stretches are for you
If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you may notice that your hips feel stiff or sore when you stand up and walk around. Most likely, this discomfort is caused
Reflections on Our Hawaii Tea Event with Annette Kam
Our first Amazing Care Network event of 2025 was a wonderful gathering filled with insightful discussions, heartfelt connections, and valuable takeaways. Held on January 22, 2025, at the beautiful Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu,
Caregivers of ailing spouses now have somewhere to turn for help
Kim Moy, Founder of Caregiver Wisdom, Image credit: AsAmNewsThis article is made possible with the support of AARP At 54-years-old, Kim Moy has been a caregiver for nearly 20 years. First, a caregiver to
My Mom Died. Then Came the Ordeal
As an executor, I faced hassle after hassle. Here’s how you can avoid them.When my mother asked me to be her executor, I thought I knew what that would entail: Gather up the money in
January’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, Now that the holidays are over and indulging in holidays treats are behind me, I am back to practicing good behavior with respect to my nutritional needs. No, it’s not a matter of
Caring for a family member includes understanding their health coverage
As a family caregiver, you hold the keys to your loved one’s health. You take care of the big and little tasks of their health and personal care, such as scheduling medical appointments, handling medications,
Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of Dementia
Here are five other common red flags to look out for. Running red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known symptom of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. But experts
Clearing the fog of cataracts
When it comes to cataract surgery, nothing should be allowed to cloud your decision! A new report from Harvard Medical School will assure you’re left with no doubt about what’s right for you! When it
A new start after 60: it took 70 years to find my inner artist. At 82, I’m in my studio every day
Image Credit: The Guardian - Norma Geddes: ‘I didn’t know something so simple could be so fulfilling.’ Photograph: Kate Thompson/The Guardian Former nurse Norma Geddes took a 10-day stained-glass course on a whim and
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I imagine each of us marks the passage of time differently. I mark time by how fast my 4 grandchildren are growing, and not just in physical terms. My two oldest grandchildren (ages 15 and
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I’ve just returned from a 21-day journey to Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia, Turkey, and find myself again appreciating what travel can do for us. I find that travel offers more than just
Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives
If your doctor wants you to take a statin for high cholesterol, you're not alone. More than 40 million Americans take them, too. In fact, statins are the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. But you