Simplifying Holidays
Simplifying holidays to reduce stress is something I've been embracing as I've gotten older, and life has become busier and less predictable. Several years ago,... Read more.
Arts, Crafts, and Caregiving
Engaging in arts and crafts is helpful in encouraging calm behavior, but it's a way to connect.... Read more.
Stress-free Travel Tips for Caregivers
Travel can be challenging even for those of us who are young and spry. Travel during the fall and winter holidays can be even more so. By preparing your loved o... Read more.
Unlocking Empathy: The Art of Listening to Others
Listening to others is a skill that enhances relationships, and I feel it adds to the creation of a more empathetic society.... Read more.
Breakfast of Caregiving Champions
One of my favorite memories from childhood is coming downstairs early in the morning to find my grandfather, his comfortably faded flannel bathrobe knotted over... Read more.
Going Fishing: Life Lessons from the Pier
As I enter my mid-fifties, those memories are more and more precious to me, but equally important are the life lessons I experienced during those early mornings... Read more.
Small Choices Are a Big Help
When you're overwhelmed with grief, decisions - even seemingly mindless ones - are hard. As remote caregivers or people caring for other caregivers, sometime... Read more.
Elder-life With Dogs
My grandmother was not the first elderly person to benefit from having a pet, nor was she the last. Pet companionship is fantastic because you can talk to a dog... Read more.
Life Lessons in Everyday Moments
I’m a big fan of finding life lessons – teachable moments, if you will – in ordinary settings. A simple flower teaches us so much about nature – how rai... Read more.
Blanket or Sword?
You make your way to the reception desk and a friendly innkeeper says, "Welcome Traveler. Do you require a blanket or a sword?"
It's not the question you wer... Read more.