Mary King

Mary King - Daniel King
Mary King - Daniel King

Mary King is the Topic Editor for both Caregiver Support and Home Management. She currently displays over 380 articles covering a variety of topics. She is also a caregiver advocate and has authored 5 teen-based novels. A versatile author of both fiction and non-fiction, Mary King's written work demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas that include, but are not limited to, special needs parenting, physical medicine,home management, and rehabilitation, living with a disability, amateur photography, southern living, classical music, surviving teenagers, and coping with psychological disorders. She is a certified professional driver, has worked for the National Safety Council and Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Her motivating articles, as well as her stories, are intended to expand the reader's knowledge and understanding of everyday living experiences, whether it's how to survive living in a hurricane state, budgeting for a family, or planning a wheelchair-accessible home.

Mary lives in the United States where she grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She began writing professionally ten years ago after working in two separate rehabilitation facilities. Currently, she has five published novels, one published short story, and a number of published magazine articles in addition to 370+ online articles. Her knowledge and experience stem from a lifetime of personal experience, in-depth research, volunteer work, involvement with family and friends that are disabled, and exposure to a variety of medical conditions through care-giving.

Mary King is a graduate of Jacksonville University (BS Psychology) and a single mother of five children. She currently resides in northwest Florida.

Latest Articles

Consequences of Compulsive Hoarding Exceed Unsightly Junk Piles
Hoarding is costly in terms of money spent on useless items. The real damage becomes evident when living space is compromised and health issues turn deadly.
Jan 27, 2012 - Mary King
Protecting an Older Woman from Scams, Phishing and Identity Theft
Elderly women are easy targets for robberies, phishing, identity theft and scams. Family & caregivers can help protect an older woman against these crimes.
Jan 17, 2012 - Mary King
Removing Clutter from a Home Office; Important Documents to Keep
The start of a new year is an excellent time to de-clutter a home office space. What important papers should be kept? What items can or should be tossed?
Jan 8, 2012 - Mary King
Gift Cards & Time Make Ideal Christmas Gifts for Home Caregivers
Do you have a friend or relative who's a home caregiver? Gift cards and respite time make ideal holiday gifts that are flexible and can be used at will.
Dec 17, 2011 - Mary King
Jobs for Paid Caregivers Expected to Include Holidays
People who rely on paid caregivers every day of the year know the anxiety holidays can bring. What happens to the client when a caregiver isn't available?
Nov 18, 2011 - Mary King
Move Management for Seniors Features Relocation Support Services
Move managers help seniors through the process of relocating. The popular support service helps with de-cluttering household possessions and downsizing.
Nov 7, 2011 - Mary King
Holidays a Good Time to Check Elderly Parents' Living Situation
Concerned about your aging parents' welfare and living situation? The holidays provide a great opportunity to visit and check up on senior family members.
Nov 5, 2011 - Mary King
SSA COLA in 2012 Means Little for Beneficiaries & Caregivers
Social Security beneficiaries & caregivers know the 3.6% COLA increase in 2012 won't buy much. Inflation will immediately consume the benefits increase.
Oct 22, 2011 - Mary King
Dementia Support Groups Set New Trend with Alzheimer's Café
Alzheimer's cafés offer support for dementia victims & families in a casual relaxed atmosphere. The social ambiance allows participants to be themselves.
Oct 16, 2011 - Mary King
Naughty Halloween Costumes Are Not Always a Nice Idea
You've got a perfectly steamy Halloween outfit to delight friends & coworkers. Think first; avoid sexy Halloween costume mistakes that could get you burned.
Oct 9, 2011 - Mary King