Category Archives: Health and Wellbeing

Make Delicious Bone Broth in Three Easy Steps

This week we wanted to share a time-honored recipe. Bone broth has been a staple in numerous cultures throughout history, known as a tasty and nutritious supplement. The New York Times describes its recent rediscovery, including the health benefits of calming the stomach and nervous system. Additionally, the Read more

Small Business Spotlight: AromaWell

As we wrap up our holiday shopping, it can get harder to find unique and personalized gifts. A great option for the health-conscious people on your nice list is essential oils, and one of Minnesota’s best essential oil businesses is AromaWell, run by Jess Wiehle. Here are her thoughts on the impact of...

While there are plenty of things to love about fall (warm drinks, cozy sweaters, and pretty leaves come to mind), the one major drawback of fall is the return of allergies. Here are a few natural remedies to help. There are many natural herbs and supplements to combat allergies. A less common option is butterbur as...

As Minnesota approaches the peak of fall, there are plenty of options for taking in the gorgeous sights. Here are three guides for fall sightseeing in Minnesota, each tailored to different goals. The DNR Fall Color Finder is a well-organized guide to the options for admiring leaves in Minnesota state parks, broken down...

Joan Vaughn
I’m Joan, and I know home care from the inside out. I’ve navigated my daughter through 24/7 home care nursing and managed her PCA’s. I’ve helped my parents move into (and out of) assisted living, Medicare episodes, skilled nurse visits, home health aids, and PCAs. Sandwiched in all of that, I’ve helped coordinate home care equipment and supplies, physical therapists, occupational therapists, county workers, and medications (oh, the medications). I know emergency departments, children’s hospitals, cancer wards, cardiac floors, and specialty units. I can recite health insurance policies (and call their bluff). I know a lot of other things in life too, like Shakespeare, where to sit to see a great sunset over a lake, how to keep myself healthy, how to read a profit/loss statement and state statutes, when to use a comma, and that gratitude is one of the keys to success. So I’m going to have this blog and write about home care from time to time. I’ll include topics like current legislation, professional boundaries in a tricky environment, and being a caregiver. I’ll also post some guest blogs from clients and nurses. Join me in the conversation.