Anything that can help connect me to support, help me turn difficulty into resilience and allow me to share the wisdom I gain during these difficult winter months is high on my list of resources. Which is why I joined Caring Our Way. Caring Our Way is a new Mighty Network Community hosted by Denise M. Brown. As Denise says, “What challenges you during your life becomes the … [Read more...]
Spiritual Care In The Time Of COVID. It Has Changed Like So Many Other Traditions.
Chaplains have been a mainstay at hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and assisted living communities. Their goal is to meet the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff. But rehab and assisted living facilities often do not employ chaplains and they rely on community clergy or clergy organizations to meet the needs of residents Chaplains who serve these … [Read more...]
When Is It OK To Move On After A Loved One Dies?
Saying goodbye to Josh and welcome to Tucker So many of you reached out to share your condolences and words of wisdom in response to my post about losing Josh. I am honored that you felt comfortable sharing your beloved pet stories. In our shared grief, I found healing. In particular, I treasure these words from one Facebook connection, “Know that if love could have saved … [Read more...]
“Would you and Aunt Doris like to come for Thanksgiving?” There is no easy answer this year.
How will you handle the 2020 holidays? For years we have spent holidays with my mom’s side of the family. On Thanksgiving, the pasta course comes before the turkey. Christmas Eve is the feast of the seven fishes and Easter is a family egg hunt, even if the youngest cousins are now in college. This is my Italian side, so the conversations are fast paced, loud and filled with … [Read more...]
Should I Change Mom’s Medicare Part D Plan?
Tomorrow is October 15th and radio and television ads have been bombarding the airwaves reminding people that this is the yearly opportunity to change your loved ones Part D benefits. It is anxiety producing as a caregiver to think about changing something that is working, but Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans get to re-file their benefits with Medicare each year. … [Read more...]