Insights and Inspiration


Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) a Threat…
Prevention is the secret to longevity. – Mencius Aging in Place Yesterday I was taking care of urology patients. Let me translate that, people who had bladder cancer and were being treated with chemotherapy drugs instilled in their bladders. I’m going to give you a terrible analogy, but one that will stick with you

Your Guide to Lymphatic Massage for…
The Secret to a Sculpted, Glowing Look We’ve all had those mornings where we wake up looking a little puffy and less-than radiant. The culprit? A sluggish lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system is your body’s dedicated waste-removal network. When it’s working properly, it flushes out toxins, excess fluid, and cellular debris, keeping everything moving along

Finding Love After Spouse Dies
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu Aging in Place The other day I was fortunate enough to care for a guy who was 62 and athletic. The patient had surgery and when he woke up from anesthesia, was cheerful and doing great! I

The Charcoal Miracle Bar: Your Pores’…
Detox, But Make It Derm-Approved If your skin’s been acting chaotic, oily in patches, dry in others, a little too breakout-prone, and overall off, the solution may be hiding in plain sight. A bar. A black bar. The miracle charcoal bar. At the heart of the Joanna Vargas Skincare Miracle Bar is its star: activated

Imagine a Feminized Gerontocracy World
Truth be told, being a grandma is as close as we ever get to perfection. – Bryna Nelson Paston Aging in Place I recently posted this to LinkedIn: I Wish Grandmas Ruled the World. Imagine a world of a feminized Gerontocracy if you will. Where kindness, love, and greater good, were the goals. Do