When Elder Abuse Hits Home
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – a day to stand strong against physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse of the elderly....
Servant, Not Slave
Do you notice the term “servant” seems to be popping up everywhere these days? In business it’s all about “servant leadership” and a...
Seeing the Light
I can see! This morning I had my day-after checkup for the YAG laser capsulotomy procedure I had on my right eye yesterday. The YAG what?...
Aarghh!!!
When your elderly loved one has dementia and a challenging personality, doing the simplest things within their view can quickly escalate...
The Most Romantic Gift of All
Did you have a nice Valentine’s Day? If you did, great! If not, no worries. You apparently weren’t alone. According to the National...
The Value of Journaling
I enjoy writing. I like to think I am good at writing—at least people tell me that I am. Way back when I actually earned a degree in...
The Terry Bradshaw Solution
I love Terry Bradshaw. What football fan doesn’t! Besides being an NFL legend, Bradshaw is a larger than life presence. Just watch him on...
Saying "No" to Guilt
The useless emotions: guilt and worry. A phrase burned in my brain for more than 40 years, ever since I read Your Erroneous Zones, by the...
Advocating
Advocate. One who pleads the cause of another. One who defends or maintains a cause or proposal. One who supports or promotes the...
Always Giving Thanks
In a previous blog post I referenced that today – November 21 – is Kiss a Caregiver Day. Well, when I went back online to find the...