Have you ever visited a home and been asked to take off your shoes? It may seem like a nuisance, but there’s a good reason behind it. Recent research from the University of Houston found that 39% … [Read more...]
How Dealing With Illness Can Affect Your Friendships
The other day I read a blog post written by a mother whose young daughter has cerebral palsy and other medical complications. She mentioned that some of the friendships she and her husband had once … [Read more...]
Practice Cough Etiquette
It seems like half the people I know feel a cold coming on, are battling a cold, or are just getting a cold. Cold and flu season is in full swing and if you don’t want to help it spread, it’s … [Read more...]
Ways To Thank A Special Nurse
A friend of mine has a sister who recently spent a lot of time in the hospital recovering from an illness. The entire family grew to know the nurses well, and wanted to send some sort of gift to the … [Read more...]
Not All Disabilities Are Obvious
Many people have physical conditions or so-called disabilities that aren’t obvious. For instance, I recently met a woman who has one leg that is shorter than the other. I had noticed that her gait was … [Read more...]