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April 30, 2025
When I awoke the Monday following Easter, I was shocked to see news reports that Pope Francis had suffered a stroke early that morning, slipped into a coma, and died from resulting heart failure. Wow. I had just watched him deliver an Easter blessing and ride his Popemobile thro...
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April 09, 2025
When I arrived for my shift as a caregiver to a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease, the morning caregiver told me the man had done well and had a great day. However, it was as if she flipped a switch on her way out, because the man got up from the kitchen table, be...
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April 02, 2025
When I think of Parkinson’s disease (PD), my immediate thoughts are of Michael J. Fox, a popular American actor and performer who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s when he was in his 30s. It astounds me that he continues to bravely battle this debilitating condition...
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December 18, 2024
Caregivers in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
Being a family, professional, or private caregiver can be quite challenging. That’s why my administrative team and I host a special Christmas party each year for our hard-working caregivers at Home Helpers.
Everyone enjo...
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