A Horse Named Pistol Helped Her Heal
By Lisa Shaver8 min read
An incurable condition known as RSD had left her unable to do the thing she loved most in life: Ride a horse. But a quarter horse with its own health issues proved a perfect match.
Health and Wellness
Her Husband Was Addicted to Meth. Could She Find the Strength to Leave?
By Erin Leonhardt9 min read
Al-Anon helped her to recognize that she was enabling her husband’s destructive behavior, but did she have the resolve to leave him—even for his own good?
Are You Helping or Enabling Addiction? How to Tell the Difference
By Anita Bont, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation2 min read
A supervisor with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation explains the concept of enabling someone with a substance use disorder and why you may be hindering your loved one’s recovery, not helping.
Running Through Her Grief Was a Spiritual Experience
By Kerry Campbell6 min read
With her mother recently deceased and her dear friend dealing with cancer, would running bring her the spiritual comfort she sought?
Two Seniors Learn It’s Never Too Late to Find Love Again
By Hope Irvin Marston and Gerald Borland2 min read
Having lost their spouses of 50+ years, neither Jerry nor Hope were looking to marry again—but romance found them, anyway.
5 Tips to Prevent Loneliness and Find Community as You Age
By The Editors2 min read
Judy Ryan, Ph.D., former president and CEO of the Good Samaritan Society, offers advice for leading a well-balanced life in your golden years.
5 Conversations to Have About Your Final Years
By The Editors2 min read
If you find daunting the prospect of preparing for your final years, here are five tips that may prove helpful.
10 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Pain
By The Editors2 min read
Dr. Payam Hakimi, a physician who practices integrative medicine, offers advice for talking to your doctor about chronic pain.
She Followed God’s Voice to Battle Addiction
By Deborah Voigt8 min read
For years this opera singer’s brilliance hid her darker side.
Stanley Praimnath: Remembering 9/11
Stanley Praimnath talks about his experience during the events of September 11, 2001.
The Facts About 8 Common Alzheimer’s Myths
By Jessica Toomer8 min read
Two leading names in the Alzheimer’s research community help set the record straight about what to expect with the disease.
9 Inspirational Quotes to Help You Forgive Yourself
By Brooke Obie10 min read
Have you ever noticed how you can hold on to past mistakes long after they occurred? Forgiveness is a process. It does not happen over night and the process will be different for everyone. But no matter how long it takes, there’s hope. Here are some of our favorite quotes to help you on the journey to forgive.
