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Caregiving includes responsibility for moms finances. And it’s tax time.

February 4, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

Caregiving includes responsibility for moms finances. And it’s tax time.

The right resource can be a free tax preparation service. If your parents need help filing taxes or you are now responsible, here are some great tips from the United Way of Northern New Jersey. Free Tax Preparation Services The IRS has supplemental tax programs offered by non-profit organizations. These programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assessment (VITA) and Tax Counseling … [Read more...]

“Art knows no barriers, no boundaries. Art doesn’t know or care if you are disabled or a person living with dementia.”

January 28, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

“Art knows no barriers, no boundaries. Art doesn’t know or care if you are disabled or a person living with dementia.”

Art is the pure expression of who you are at this moment in time, free from any illness. This pure expression is why ARTZ Philadelphia exits. It’s why Sylvia, when asked about working on a piece in one of their programs, could say: “It feels like freedom: I can do whatever I want.” “It Feels Like Freedom…” When Creativity Transends a Diagnosis, is an art exhibit I had the … [Read more...]

How Would You Respond In An Emergency If You Knew Someone Had Dementia?

January 21, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

How Would You Respond In An Emergency If You Knew Someone Had Dementia?

How Emergency Medical Technicians Responded. I recently had the privilege of helping to put first responders from the Magnolia Ambulance Corps through the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®). The VDT® is a scientifically proven, experiential learning experience that uses patented sensory tools which alter your senses. You are then given instructions to complete common everyday … [Read more...]

Anticipatory Grief: It’s real.

January 14, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

Anticipatory Grief: It’s real.

Don’t let it steal your joy in today. I’m a big believer in lessons. Even from the most unexpected places. Last week my dog got sick. He has Cushing’s, but this was different. He was lethargic, wobbly, uninterested in walks, uninterested in barking at every leaf that flies by. I took him to the vet and the short-term prognosis is good, antibiotics for his bladder infection, … [Read more...]

IMPACT is my word for 2019. How can one word change me as a caregiver, friend, and professional?

January 7, 2019 by Debra Hallisey

IMPACT is my word for 2019. How can one word change me as a caregiver, friend, and professional?

It's more than a New Years resolution. The idea of finding a word that can be my touchstone through the year intrigues me. My goal is to use that word as a lens to filter out activities, commitments and people that don’t have a positive impact in my life. As a caregiver, I rarely get to pick and choose what happens with mom, but I can make thoughtful decisions on what to … [Read more...]

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