As our world changes, so do the needs of our loved ones. During times of uncertainty, one thing is for sure – you can always count on a certified caregiver from a licensed personal care agency. If your physician, family member or friend has recommended in-home care, there are a lot of options available.

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian Life is a mix of things we can’t control and things we can. If we’re not paralyzed by the former, we can often maximize the latter.

Another misconception, which seems to contradict the first, is that we’re bound to lose a tooth – or several – if we live long enough, just as we’re bound to get cataracts. But tooth loss and denture use “are not inevitable,” says Dr. Dan Marut, a dentist and founder of Quality Dental Plan, headquartered in Reno, Nev.