by Nicole Christensen | Jul 30, 2026 | Assisted Living, Care News, Uncategorized
The shingles vaccine is being studied as a promising way to stave off dementia! It cuts the risk of developing dementia by 20% and slows cognitive decline in those already diagnosed. Very exciting! But more work needs to be done. First, if you are 50 or over, get...
by Nicole Christensen | Jun 2, 2026 | Recipes, Uncategorized
What is going onThe humble tomato is the newest casualty of inflation. Prices at the grocery store have climbed over 20% in the past year — and that means your BLTs, burgers, salads, ketchup, and pizza are all about to cost you more.Why? It comes down to trade policy...
by Nicole Christensen | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
What is CDPAP? Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. How does CDPAP help? It allows those on Community Medicaid to have people they know and trust get paid for providing care as Personal Assistants (PA). It important to note that unlike utilizing a homecare...
by Nicole Christensen | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Parkinson’s disease affects too many of our clients, family and friends. My father had Parkinson’s and I saw first-hand an extraordinarily strong man became slowed in his walking, unsteady gate and tremors made ordinary tasks so challenging. I have also seen in just...
by Care Answered | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. This is very close to my heart as this cancer took my dear cousin away from us at 49 years old. I was briefed on some key points regarding risks, screening and prevention by NYU Langone. Screening can save your life please...
by Care Answered | Jan 25, 2026 | Care Coordination, Care News, Health News, Long Term Care, Studies, Uncategorized
You may have already read my blog on the US POINTER Study which you can find here. It is very exciting as it gives us real science backed ways to lower our risk for dementia. Santa gave me fun magazine in my stocking highlighting Oprah’s Favorite Things, but my...
