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    Caregiver Corner: Dealing with aggression and abuse

    I don’t think anyone would argue about the extreme difficulty of being a family caregiver, whether it is caring for an aging loved one, perhaps with dementia, or someone with a disability. But imagine caring for someone who is verbally and/or physically abusive, or just plain mean. This makes an already arduous task even more […]

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    Sisters through thick and thin

    In a world where true friendship is more precious than gold, the Gang of Six members are arguably some of the Coast’s wealthiest women. The tight-knit group, composed of Cathy Beeding, Connie Rockco, Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite, Misty Shaw- Feder, Kathy Hughes Shaughnessy and Kim Fritz, have weathered more than two decades of highs and lows. “In […]

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    When bathtime becomes a battle

    We have tried many things to make bathing easier for my parents. We now have a good process in place but struggle to get daddy’s cooperation. Although he has not articulated why he’s reluctant to bathe sometimes, I suspect it’s because he prefers to move as little as possible to reduce back and leg pain, […]

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    The health risks of vaping: What do we know?

    E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are often thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes. E-cigarettes heat up a liquid that contains nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals into a breathable aerosol or “vape” that you inhale and is delivered to your lungs. We still have much to learn about the health consequences of vaping, but […]

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