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Lunar New Year celebrations, which began on Feb. 1, last for 15 days. As I write this on the eve of that date, I am…
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I recently counted the number of plants in my house and came up with 45. I’ll admit I’ve gone slightly overboard, but in my defense,…
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ColumnsLove It or Hate It, Exercise Is Important for Caregivers
My alarm goes off at 5:30 every morning, and I mute it as quickly as possible to avoid waking my husband, Aubrey (if he’s even…
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ColumnsAs a Caregiver, I Want to Be Mindful When Misunderstandings Happen
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As we head into the Christmas season, I want to be mindful that not all of my readers celebrate the holiday. Additionally, I know not…
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I am adamant about not letting the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing issues with my husband’s health dampen our Christmas spirit. This year, I…
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