"Snow. It's taking over the world." Lincoln, my six-year-old grandson, used those words to describe the scene before us. Eight inches of snow in a week and more coming. "It's all about snow," ... Read More about On Snow, Aging and Grief
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In Memory Care, the Mantra is ‘Keep it Simple.’
Last year while flying from Phoenix to Seattle my thoughts turned to memory care. Why? Because my mother-in-law lived in memory care and I've worked for years with families seeking memory ... Read More about In Memory Care, the Mantra is ‘Keep it Simple.’
Deep Breathing Helps Caregivers Relax!
Deep breathing. It helped me bring our third child into the world 40 years ago. Mirroring my husband's breaths, I kept the pain at bay. Today and over the years, I've seen the value of deep ... Read More about Deep Breathing Helps Caregivers Relax!
Caregiver Help: The Why and How of Respite
Are you a family caregiver? Or related to one? If so, you know about stress. And you likely know how important it is to get a break from that stress now and then. A respite could be your ... Read More about Caregiver Help: The Why and How of Respite
Jigsaw Puzzles Keep Seniors Going and Going and Going
Marge is 94. But when she's in the middle of a jigsaw puzzle, she's 20, or maybe 30. For years Marge was all smiles as she searched for just the right colors of green, or blue, or red to complete ... Read More about Jigsaw Puzzles Keep Seniors Going and Going and Going
Eldercare Dilemma: One Parent Says, ‘Let’s Move,’ the Other Says, ‘No Way!’
It's a common tug of war. Your elderly mom wants to say goodby to the big house, leaving the driving, shopping, cooking and cleaning behind. Retirement living sounds like a dream come true. "No ... Read More about Eldercare Dilemma: One Parent Says, ‘Let’s Move,’ the Other Says, ‘No Way!’