They say aging well after 70 can be measured in small victories, such as standing from a low chair without…
Articles by Caroline Gainer
After a challenging period of illness that included shingles, diverticulitis, and a respiratory infection, I found myself profoundly weakened. My…
The pumpkin pie and ice cream saved my life. Not in the dramatic, rush to the ER kind of way.
As is true with almost everything concerning my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), my mental health requires some effort…
I will soon be 82, and my weight has been an issue since being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Some days I despair over having to rest so often during my kitchen cleanup, but then I realize that I…
“Gloom, despair, and agony on me …” The Moonshiner quartet sang it best on the country show “Hee…
Inflammation is having a moment. It’s the buzzword behind turmeric lattes, elimination diets, and supplement stacks. But for those of…
Each day that I continue to take my antidepressant, I see more and more of the world I used to…
I’ve recently been reflecting on how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs intersects with chronic illness, moderate means, and the dignity of…