I was introduced to rule number six at a training for family care givers. The first half of the training was spent giving the attendees time and space to talk about the harder parts of caregiving. Many people there were frustrated because they felt like they should be more patient. Family member after family member […]
Laughter is universal. No matter how old we are, what language we speak, our gender, or our physical capability, humor and laughter are a part of being human. Our ability to find humor in almost every situation is a true gift and what makes it even better is that laughing is actually good for us! […]
As the air warms and sun shines longer each day, we all begin to dream about the promise of spring and summer and with that, we might think about nourishing our bodies—in many ways. I think about planting seeds to prepare for my garden and of course, all the activities that warm weather brings like, […]
When you get a new diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming. All of a sudden there are new rules to memorize and labels to read. However, there are a few ways to add nutrition to your new diet that will also increase variety! Becoming Diabetic Friendly Bring on the Berries Some fruits contain as much sugar […]
When caring for others, one of the primary functions we are tasked with is meal preparation. This can be one of the most challenging tasks as we seek to reconcile the regular diets of the people we support with some of the dietary restrictions that come in to play as part of the aging process. […]
Ah, February, the month of the heart. Of course, when we think about “heart” in the context of February, we tend to think about romance and love. These are beautiful parts to life and, at any age, we want to celebrate them. Seniors can be as romantic (or more so) than younger folks, but if […]
In February our country typically celebrates a month of love, relationships and heartfelt warmth. With red hearts and heart shaped chocolate boxes in every store front window you may think I am talking about Valentine’s Day. But this month I am focusing on those who are performing a “labor of love”- Caregivers. Many challenges are […]
Life just seems to be a lot busier than it used to be. Sometimes it feels impossible to find a time during the day to pause and take a breath. In the rush to get everything done we have a tendency to mobilize whatever we can in an effort to keep up with this accelerated […]
“HEART,” which has so many meanings, is truly the most essential piece of our lives. It is crucial that we live every meaning of it in the healthiest way possible. The most well known definition of heart is that which describes the organ that circulates blood inside our bodies. Follow these five steps to keep […]
If aging scares you, you’re not alone. If aging frustrates you, you are not alone. If you dread aging—again, you are not alone. But, you may be a minority. As it turns out, attitudes about aging are shifting, and for good reason. It’s true, for most of us, the senior years bring a lot of […]
