Medical Advancements—Better Every Year
In 1970, my grandfather suffered a heart attack on the way home from a trip out West. He was stabilized at the hospital, but medical protocol at the time stipulated…
Another time, another storm . . . and darkness
Guest post by Barbara Ragsdale First the lightning. A brilliant, jagged streak across the sky. Then thunder like Thor stomping through the heavens. Torrential rain swept down the street. And…
Fear of Falling
Both my parents took tumbles at one time or another as they aged. Fortunately, they never sustained serious injuries, but that’s not always the case. Falling may be the greatest…
Pain Absorbers
Guest Post by Cecil Taylor As if my wife, Sara, didn’t have enough maladies already, her vision has been disrupted. Weakened eye muscles have caused distortions affecting her depth perception…
The Soul Remembers
Guest post by Mandy Grant A long time ago, I worked on an Alzheimer’s unit. Something that always amazed me was how many of the residents forgot their own names—but…
Discovering Grace after a Broken Promise
Guest post by Sherri Mercer When Dad was diagnosed with cancer, the fine print of his insurance policy turned my world upside down. In-home care was not covered. My parents…