How to live victoriously anyway. It has been said that every person’s life is a diary in which he or she means to write one story, and is forced to write another. That is, we plan for one way; we are forced to travel another. But what shall we say of those crushing … [Read more...] about When Disappointment Rains Down
Caregiver Solutions
Living together, but making time for self-care
There can be positives and negatives for family caregivers who maintain their own separate living spaces. While it is a totally separate space to get away to, it can also mean more time spent on the road driving to see and care for the loved one, including late nights or early … [Read more...] about Living together, but making time for self-care
Learning to Grieve
My first act as a mother was to hold my newborn. The intense power of that moment solidified my emotional connection to my son. Then when I visited my grandmother in the hospital, my initial instinct was to take her hand in mine like I’d done countless times as a little girl. The … [Read more...] about Learning to Grieve
Staying Safe, Happy, and Connected
The year 2020 has been all about making plans and then having to deal with whatever life throws your way. Staff at personal care, assisted living, and memory care communities continue to work to keep residents socially active, emotionally healthy, and physically safe from … [Read more...] about Staying Safe, Happy, and Connected
Be Prepared For Doctor Visits
Taking the elderly to a physician’s appointment allows them to get out of the house and be engaged in their own health issues by confiding in their physician and receiving a reassuring response. Developing a good plan for regular medical follow up is important to: • Allow … [Read more...] about Be Prepared For Doctor Visits