A Visit to a Medical Foster Home for Veterans
Lynn Rufing, a career nurse, shares how she, her husband, and their newly adopted daughters worked to open their home to veterans in need of care.
Helping others
5 Tips to Adjust Your Expectations as a Caregiver
By Branka Primetica4 min read
You can make life easier by accepting a more realistic version of your role.
Caring for a Parent When Your Relationship Has Been Strained
By Lauri Scharf5 min read
Whether you assume a hands-on or a backseat role, caregiving may offer an opportunity for healing.
This Veteran Makes Canes for Other Patriots Using Discarded Wood
By Allison Churchill2 min read
Jamie Willis, founder of Canes for Veterans Central Texas, finds a sense of purpose in serving his veteran brothers and sisters.
Battling Caregiver Sleep Deprivation: What Can You Do?
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
When your loved one has dementia, it can make nighttime rocky, but there are ways to improve both your sleep routines.
3 Ways People are Coming Together Through Live Music
By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read
These places are tapping the healing power of music to spread cheer and joy during the pandemic.
Pawsitive Change: Teen Raises Money for Animal Shelters
By Megan Troise2 min read
Avery Sontheimer would love to have her own shelter. But for now, despite battling cancer, she’s dedicated to helping hundreds of rescues—one gift card at a time.
4 Uplifting Stories of People and Animals Coming Together During the Wildfires
By Daisy Urgiles4 min read
Rescues, miracles and comfort dogs demonstrate the healing power behind the human-animal bond.
Someone Cares: Double Birthday
By Shirley Uekert1 min read
She honored her late father by donating football gear to a baby born on his birthday.
Someone Cares: Healing Handiwork
By Ruth Gates1 min read
How she helps breast cancer survivors all over the country and gained a personal sense of purpose.
Someone Cares: We Are Family
By Diane Stark1 min read
She found nostalgic memories in her family photo album that made her day brighter.
Faith Inspired Him to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
By Troy Vincent, Sr.8 min read
Former NFL player Troy Vincent, who grew up in a violent home, now devotes himself to confronting this all-too-prevalent issue.
