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    ‘Tis a gift to be simple

    During the holidays, many caregivers focus on their inability to participate in the festivities and traditions. As a caregiver myself, I can’t help but notice that our holiday traditions have undergone many makeovers since my childhood — especially now that momma and daddy depend almost solely on us. Life events, including moving from primary to […]

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    ‘I now take time to enjoy life!’

    MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In September 2014, while at work in a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the regional vice president of VIP marketing, I had a massive heart attack (widow maker). I had no warning and walked into work feeling great. By 10 a.m., I sat down at my desk and experienced blinding […]

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    From the Bay to the NBA

    Galen “Tolu” Smith III has been called a standout on the basketball court and a promising young talent, but to his biggest cheerleader, he remains one thing above all: her beloved son. Shannel Tapusoa Smith has watched proudly as Tolu, who honed his athletic skills in his hometown of Bay St. Louis, signed an undrafted […]

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    5 reasons why your age doesn’t define your worth

    We’ve all heard the saying, “Age is just a number,” but it’s easy to let that number control us — influencing our self-worth and our perception of what we are capable of. The truth is that it’s never too late to pursue the life you dream of; let’s unpack why: Life may not have gone as […]

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    Helping the unsung heroes

    In 1994, the Caregiver Action Network started encouraging the recognition and celebration of family caregivers. Three years later, President Bill Clinton (and every subsequent president), signed a proclamation to recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month. The yearly celebration offers a month full of support, recognition, celebration and community for 53 million-plus family caregivers who […]

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