5 Things I Wish People Knew About Opioid Dependency
By Roberta Messner7 min read
Roberta Messner had been using prescription opioids to manage her pain for years. Here’s what she learned from opioid withdrawal.
Health and Wellness
How This Retiree Became a ‘Trail Angel’ on the Pacific Crest Trail
Retiree Steve “Hamburger Helper” Scarano shares how he came to serve as a “trail angel,” assisting and supporting thru hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Comic Michael Colyar on How His Mother Inspired Him to Get Sober
Comedian Michael Colyar, who spent 23 years addicted to crack cocaine, shares how this mother’s faith—in God and in Michael—inspired him to finally achieve sobriety.
5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How to keep calm during hot weather and dog days of summer
In Recovery for His Addiction, He Reconciled with His Father
By Grant Phillips7 min read
After the childhood he had, he vowed never to talk to his father again and he almost didn’t.
This Caregiver Found God Through Dance
By Susan Karas7 min read
Ballet was spiritual exercise and a form of prayer that steadied her.
The Loneliness Epidemic: Serious Long-term Health Risks
By Ashley Lateef4 min read
Studies like this one and many others highlight that loneliness has very real physical consequences.
6 Fun Ideas to Bring Children and Older Adults Together
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
These six ideas will help you grow closer to your grandchildren and decrease loneliness.
How to Prevent Loneliness as You Age
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
This helpful infographic illustrates how you or a loved one can combat loneliness.
The Loneliness Epidemic: Can Technology Help?
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
This highly interactive, easy-to-use app helps alleviate seniors in solitude.
The Loneliness Epidemic: Faith, Family and Community
By Ashley Lateef4 min read
Some senior care experts share solutions to reduce the harmful effects of prevalent isolation.
Cookbook Chronicles: Curtis Stone
This charming Australian chef gets up close and personal about cooking, food and life.
