Last week, my daughter and I ran to the store to pick up a couple of items. While we were parking the car, she started criticizing a younger woman for parking in the veterans'-only spot. I was so shocked and angry when I heard her, I bit her head off. [More]

On New Year's Day, I called one of my dearest friends. She is a smart, fun, quirky person who always sees the bright side of things. I have always enjoyed talking to her and love her dearly. But, with everything going on, we had not talked in a few months so I was eager to catch up. A few minutes into our conversation, the topic turned to COVID. [More]

A piece about how emotional trauma impacts the brain and body and what it means for New Year’s health. [More]

I get really frustrated listening to arguments about whether masks should or should not be mandated. In a perfect world, a mask mandate would not be necessary. People would choose to wear one for the safety of others. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world! Instead of choosing to wear a mask to protect others, many people argue it infringes on their personal freedoms. [More]

Every day, I ask my family what they want to do for Thanksgiving this year, and every day, I get the same blank depressed look! Seriously, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we have zero plans. In the past, we have always had friends and family over… [More]

For patients receiving IVIG in their home because of the Medicare IVIG Demonstration project, this demo is scheduled to conclude on Dec. 31, 2020. However, H.R. 7839 has been introduced to extend the Medicare IVIG Demonstration project through Dec. 31, 2022. [More]

Seem Verma, administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is encouraging all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage. [More]

Smile! With everything that is happening in the world right now, I know that sounds like a silly thing to say. You are probably thinking: What do I have anything to smile about? Trust me, I know how you feel. It seems like 2020 has lasted 10 years already, and there are still more than two months left until the New Year. [More]