Co-Parenting Tips Every Divorcing Couple Needs to Know

It’s well known that nearly half of all marriages in the country end in divorce. The rate is even higher for subsequent marriages. What many people are not as focused on are the children involved and how to best go about co-parenting in a way that will help them grow into well adjusted adults. July… Continue reading Co-Parenting Tips Every Divorcing Couple Needs to Know

Talking with a Family Member about Alzheimer’s

Having a conversation about Alzheimer’s is never easy. A new survey from the Alzheimer’s Association found that 76 percent of Americans are concerned about offending and 69 percent worry about ruining their relationship if they confront a family member about observed signs of Alzheimer’s. With June being Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association… Continue reading Talking with a Family Member about Alzheimer’s

The Surprising Ways Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Life

Millions of people suffering from hearing loss put off getting help because they don’t realize the drastic improvement it could have on their daily lives. But hearing loss can affect your life in some serious ways. It can result in a lower income; studies show that people suffering from hearing loss were less likely to… Continue reading The Surprising Ways Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Life

Choosing the Right Antidepressant

Depression is a difficult condition to deal with – and choosing the right medicine can be almost as complicated. There are a lot of choices today, but their effects may be unpredictable, according to the Mayo Clinic. As a result, the Mayo experts say, patients can spend months or even years looking for the right… Continue reading Choosing the Right Antidepressant

Hearing Aids: What’s New – And Right for You

By Jennifer Gehlen, Educational Specialist at Siemens Hearing Instruments After a certain age, we sometimes avoid invitations to what we anticipate will be noisy social gatherings. This isn’t because we’ve suddenly lost interest in our friends and family — rather, we’d like to avoid the frustration and embarrassment of not being able to hear and… Continue reading Hearing Aids: What’s New – And Right for You