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Leading an association that supports and advocates for rare disease patients while being a caregiver to one certainly has shaped my outlook on life. To…

One of my greatest accomplishments in life is being a mother to four amazing individuals. I cannot give enough credit to my kids for handling…

Neurologist Donn Dexter wrote an article last year for the Mayo Clinic titled “5 tips to keep your brain healthy.” I thought it…

A few days ago, I had the honor of presenting at this year’s Patients as Partners Europe virtual conference, an industry forum centered on…

Earlier today, I had the privilege of listening to a fellow carer share the mental, emotional, and physical trials she experienced while supporting…

It is a summer morning here in New Zealand. As I write this, a cool, gentle breeze blows through the house, and I am being…

Sleep is an essential part of life that comes so naturally, from the moment we come into being. Yet sometimes we forget the impact that…

I can hear the shower going upstairs as I sit at my writing desk in my downstairs office. It is funny how the sound of…

2020 is almost at an end. In a few weeks, we will celebrate the holiday season, and before we know it, 2021 will be upon…

“Surprise!” I watched familiar faces filter into the room where I stood stunned, not expecting the birthday event that was unfolding before me. I turn…