Living through the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult in many ways. We have all had to make changes to our daily routine that may have caused us to exert extra effort, or impose new restrictions we are not used to. This can often lead to frustrations. However, some of these changes may have been for [...]
I think some of us are surprised by what has become most important to us as a society over these past four months. Take, for example, the most basic of our needs, something as simple as air and food. Pre-pandemic we may have been worried about air quality if it was allergy season, but now [...]
Question: The doctor has suggested my wife go on hospice. I am worried about having people in my home right now and am not sure if hospice is right for her. How do I know if I am making right decision? Deciding to enroll your wife on hospice care is no doubt a difficult decision. [...]
Question: Now that I spend so much more time at home how can I make my home a nicer place to be? Many people are taking on home improvement projects while at home and, in some ways, this is the perfect time. We are staying home more to be safe and reduce our risk of [...]
You are sitting in your favorite spot in your home—what do you have within arm’s reach? I recently polled my workmates and received a host of answers, including a computer or iPad, tissues, reading material, Sudoku or crossword puzzles, a pen, a notepad, the television remote, a beverage and, of course, a cellphone. As human [...]
Question: Are masks really that important to wear? Wearing a mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is very important and I would like to take some time to explain why. Many studies have been done to understand this virus and how it spreads. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it [...]
