Marijke Vroomen Durning

Marijke Vroomen Durning is a Montreal-based writer and RN who writes about health, medicine, and life in general. Her work has appeared in Costco Connection, CURE Magazine, Forbes.com, Oncology Live, and many other publications. She also runs a quilting website,MyCreativeQuilts.com.

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Living

You and Your Sewing Machine Can Help Fight COVID-19

Hand-sewn mask

Volunteering to make masks can have a tremendous impact now

APRIL 1, 2020 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

Living

Exploring My Family Tree Let Me Find Answers

Marijke Vroomen Durning with genealogist Bart Aerssens

On a trip to Holland, I discovered clues to my family background

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

Caregiving

The Benefits of Hiring a Companion for an Older Adult

Companion

Hiring a companion can give a family caregiver much-needed breaks

AUGUST 5, 2019 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

Living

Tattoos: It’s Never Too Late for Body Art

Tattoos

What to consider and where to go if you want to get inked

JANUARY 2, 2019 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

Caregiving

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

Long-Care for a Spouse

The decision can be excruciating to make for a loved one you live with

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

Living

The Creative Art of Quilting

Quilting

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

JULY 12, 2018 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

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Health

What Is Elder Justice And Why Do We Need It?

The conversation now goes beyond preventing abuse and into promoting justice

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.