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Marijke Vroomen Durning

Marijke Vroomen Durning is a Montreal-based writer and RN who writes about health, medicine, and life in general. She recently cofounded DecipherYourHealth.com to help people understand the healthcare system and be more confident acting as their patient advocate.
Marijke's work has appeared in Costco Connection, CURE Magazine, Forbes.com, Oncology Live, and many other publications. She also runs a quilting website, MyCreativeQuilts.com.

Two older adults sitting together on a garden bench. Next Avenue, my mom doesn't want a funeral

Honoring The Wishes of Those Who Didn't Want a Funeral

Loved ones who are grieving may ultimately make different decisions
August 15, 2022
A woman rubbing the heel of her foot. Next Avenue, plantar fasciitis pain foot heel arch

What is Plantar Fasciitis and What Can You Do About It?

Everything you need to know about this painful foot condition, including the best treatment options
May 24, 2022
An older couple smiling inside a church with colorful quilts laid over the pews. Next Avenue, quilting, Missouri Star Quilting Company MSQC

How Quilting Can Bring Healing

Missouri Star Quilt Company’s founder Jenny Doan has built a quilting empire, but never lost touch with quilters who share how quilting has changed their lives
March 18, 2022
A still from Ted Lasso, the actor is smiling wearing his coaching gear. Next Avenue, kindness

Ted Lasso Reminds Us of the Importance of Kindness

The main character in the Apple+ series 'Ted Lasso' demonstrates that acts of kindness can go a long way — which is also true in real life
November 23, 2021
A group of colorful quilted pillows. Next Avenue, vintage, repurposing, crafts

How to Keep Vintage Items Relevant by Repurposing Them

Tips on ways to upcycle linens, lace and more through the generations
September 29, 2021
Hand-sewn mask

You and Your Sewing Machine Can Help Fight COVID-19

Volunteering to make masks can have a tremendous impact now
April 1, 2020
Marijke Vroomen Durning with genealogist Bart Aerssens

Exploring My Family Tree Let Me Find Answers

On a trip to Holland, I discovered clues to my family background
February 5, 2020
Companion

The Benefits of Hiring a Companion for an Older Adult

Hiring a companion can give a family caregiver much-needed breaks
August 5, 2019
Tattoos

Tattoos: It's Never Too Late for Body Art

What to consider and where to go if you want to get inked
January 2, 2019
Long-Care for a Spouse

When Is It Time to Find Long-Term Care for a Spouse or Partner?

The decision can be excruciating to make for a loved one you live with
November 14, 2018
Quilting

The Creative Art of Quilting

This art form is good for your health, helps you stay connected and provides purpose
July 12, 2018
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