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When people have a heart for making a difference in the lives of others, they may consider becoming a foster parent. This is one of the greatest things a person can choose to do for others, since children, disabled people, and the elderly are often at their most vulnerable during

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are nearly 5.7 million Americans of all ages living with Alzheimer’s dementia. An estimated 5.5 million of those are older than 65 years old; approximately 200,000 under the age of 65 have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia which leads to

Do you take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program?  If not, you’re missing out on the opportunity to tell your state tax dollars HOW to impact your community!  Donations to qualified charitable organizations qualify for a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes.  People often ask “how do I know

Tax season is almost upon us, but you still have time to take advantage of Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit Program! If you file Arizona state taxes, you can make donations to qualifying organizations in five different categories and get your gift back, dollar-for-dollar, on your return! You can take advantage

Did you know that less than 10% of Arizona tax filers claimed the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit in 2017?  Don’t unknowingly forfeit your opportunity to support our mission for FREE. You still have time! Check out a quick video for a brief breakdown of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.  If

Now in its seventh year, #Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that happens on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The goal of this day is to make donations and/or volunteer time to organizations that help people in need. This giving event is fueled through social media and collaboration. Here

When I was a girl, my younger sister, Kitty, and I would wait eagerly at our playtime tea set table for my mother to deliver our afternoon tea. I remember the deliciousness of the tea almost as vividly as the tea parties themselves. My mother, she’d always drop a cherry

Life can often be a challenge for those who suffer from minor or serious mental health issues. Whether it is bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, or any other ailment, it can have a serious and debilitating effect on the individual afflicted. But you don’t have to live a subpar life. Behavioral

Friends or family who take care of sick or elderly loved ones often experience high levels of stress. If you’ve taken on this role, you’re likely suffering from caregiver stress. Here are some helpful tips to reduce stress and why sometimes hiring the services of family caregivers is the better

Thanksgiving … but no food. Can you even imagine it? The truth is, there are plenty of seniors, right here in Arizona – way too many, in fact – who are hungry. After a lifetime of hard work, raising their children and contributing to society as best they could, now

October is Health Literacy Month; a time to bring awareness to the importance of understanding overall health and making sure you understand the health care system. Founded in 1999 by Helen Osborne, Health Literacy Month is promoted by government agencies, universities, health care coalitions, and literacy programs; typically by hosting

Since last we spoke, we finally got my mother in to see a neurologist! Whoo hoo!!! They were able to perform the primary mental assessment to determine if we are officially dealing with Dementia. And therein ends the end of the celebratory news. The not so good news is that