I created this video two and a half years ago. No one could have predicted that a world wide pandemic would isolate our loved ones to a degree where there is a visible decline in many of them. We are not out of the woods yet and I have a challenge for you. How will you continue to reach out or reach out in new ways, to help an elder feel loved and heard? After a year it is … [Read more...]
2021 Is Going To Need More Than “One Little Word.” Resilience, thrive and grace are my touchstones for the coming year.
How can these words influence the coming year? The One Little Word® project is an outgrowth of Ali Edwards’ work. In 2006, she began the tradition of choosing one word for herself in January and focusing on that word throughout the year. I have done the same for the past two years. In 2019, I chose the word Impact. It was a reminder to look at all aspects of my life: … [Read more...]
I Can’t Make One More Decision! Is It Decision Fatigue?
Technically No, But... Mom and I spent the week of Christmas together. I had forgotten how much she likes to make decisions by consensus. We were preparing for our single guest, a family friend who is part of our bubble. Mom was in charge of getting appetizers ready to put out. When she asked me if I thought we should put the cheese spread and crackers out separately or … [Read more...]
My Wish For You This Holiday Is To See The Beauty In The Simple.
One of the unexpected blessings of the pandemic has been the need to be mindful about where I go and who I see. It has forced me to slow down and simplify my life. Before COVID-19, if I was bored I might “window shop” in a store like Home Goods or T.J. Maxx just to fill in time. Of course, nine times out of ten I bought something I just had to have or thought I might … [Read more...]
Strategies For The Holidays That Caregivers Can Sustain.
Theresa Willbanks - Sustainable Caregiving Let me introduce you to my colleague, friend and fellow Certified Caregiving Consultant, Theresa Wilbanks. Theresa was a long-distance caregiver for her mom and is currently an in-home caregiver for her father who recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Theresa believes that in order for us to be able to sustain our caregiving … [Read more...]