Missy
- About
Hello! I'm Missy and have been working for Caring.com since October 2007. I'm a Community Moderator. My job is to make sure Caring.com's community is a safe, peaceful and comfortable place for our members. I've participated in online communities for the past eight years and have worked in them for the past three.
In my personal life, I've provided care for both of my parents and both of my in-laws. We've dealt with issues such as lung cancer, brain tumors and cardiovascular disease. In my professional life I spent five years working to educate seniors about their health and long-term care insurance options. You could say I'm waist-deep in caregiving issues whether I'm doing it myself or helping others. Caring.com is the perfect place for me!
Now for some fun - I love animals, red wine, the beach, extra time to spend with my husband and children in any given day, everything auto-racing related and I'm trying desperately to at least tolerate exercise.
I'll update my bio if I should find a love for it!Your turn! Now it's time for you to tell us a bit about yourself in your bio!
Recently Published on Caring.com
Wednesday August 27, 2008
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Community Post - Are you sleepier than ever?
We're mothers/fathers, spouses, children, caregivers...
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Community Post - Keeping parents comfortable while waiting to see a doctor
Yesterday I accompanied my parents to a doctor's appointment...
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Community Post - When people say "enough is enough" in their cancer treatment
I've been close to at least two people that have gotten...
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Sunday August 24, 2008
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Community Post - Writing a letter to say goodbye
Great topic, Laura.
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Thursday August 14, 2008
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Community Post - Using a Wii to stay active?!
I never thought I'd be starting this discussion, but...
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Wednesday August 06, 2008
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Community Post - Prescription drug assistance
I hear ya on the ridiculous costs of prescription drugs...
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Community Post - What type of doctor does your parent see as a primary physician?
Do your parents see an internist, family doctor, DO...
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Community Post - Honoring dad
We lost my father-in-law six years ago and I would...
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Community Post - Should I accompany my parents to their doctor appointments?
Sometimes I get really frustrated with my parents when...
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Community Post - Do you feel that your family helps enough?
With regard to giving care, in any capacity, to your...
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Community Post - Documenting our parents' lives
I was just watching the Today show, which is something...
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Monday July 21, 2008
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Answer - My mother is 90, still lives alone and drives, has all her...
Perhaps you could remind your mom that if anyone should...
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Tuesday May 06, 2008
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Community Post - Please share: what's the biggest care-giving challenge you're facing right now?
What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now...
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Community Post - Which do you like better: weekdays or weekends?
I'm fortunate enough to not be caring for my parents...
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Sunday March 30, 2008
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Answer - How can I get a repalcement Medicare card?
If you go to this site, there are excellent instructions...
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Friday March 07, 2008
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Community Post - How do we get dad to stop driving?
ARGH!? We've been through this with my dad a million times...
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Thursday March 06, 2008
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Community Post - Can you ever really promise to never put your loved one in a long-term care facility?
Have you ever promised your parent or loved one that...
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