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Hospice Care: How Adults Can Talk to Kids About It
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Having a loved one need hospice care is never easy, and talking to kids about it can be a daunting task that no parent or guardian would ever wants to do. But, as Eleanor Gaccetta (author of One Caregivers Journey) knows, it's a...

Dealing with Caregiver Stress
Photo by Mizuno K On several occasions, I have shared an embarrassing and angering moment I had in the grocery store. Let's talk about dealing with caregiver stress. As I stood in the checkout line, an elderly woman and her daughter were bagging their groceries as the...

Let’s Talk Fad Diets
Photo by Jane Doan My book, Generations of Good Food, has many healthy recipes and many no-so-healthy but oh-so-delicious recipes. So let's talk fad diets. The key to eating, cooking and living is to do so in moderation. A healthy diet must be made up of protein,...

New to Family Caregiving? Here’s What You Should Learn!
Photo by Jsme MILA Eleanor's guidebook for caregivers, One Caregiver's Journey, is a must-read book for anyone new to family caregiving and wanting to start things on the right foot. One Caregiver's Journey by Eleanor Gaccetta is a definite read if you are either...

Basic 101: Easy Recipes for Young Chefs
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Whether it’s hectic weeknights on top of juggling household chores or lazy weekends, it would be nice to share meal preparations at home. Worry not! Young chefs can take care of it and blow your taste buds away. Do you feel anxious or...

Teaching Kids Summer Cooking
Photo by Julia M Cameron Teaching kids summer cooking is one of the best ways to make their time off school memorable. Summer is best known for easy dishes, outdoor cooking, and a relaxed atmosphere. Teaching kids summer cooking often requires adult supervision, some...

Choosing Hospice Care
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Choosing hospice care is one of the most significant choices a family and family caregiver will need to make for their loved one when a physician orders this stage of care. There are two options for choosing hospice care, in-facility, or...

What’s Best for Elderly Parents: Hospice at Home or Facility?
Photo by Kampus Production Deciding whether you'll be providing hospice at home or in a facility. Educating yourself is essential especially since you need to know the ins and outs of hospice and want what's best for your elderly parents at home. Eleanor Gaccetta, the...

Italy’s Influence on Italian-American Food
Photo by Maksim Goncharenok A brief history of Italy's influence on popular Italian-American food. Italian-American food started when Italian immigrants introduced their culinary traditions to the East Coast during the late 1800s and early 1900s. They began...

Beginner Recipes for Your Junior Chefs
Photo by Kampus Production The following recipes for your junior chefs will challenge their creativity and allow them to achieve their culinary fantasies. While hectic weeknight schedules might make it challenging to embrace cooking with your kids on Monday through...
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