It’s almost here, can you feel it? Maybe it’s something we aren’t happy about…the impending loss of a loved one, or an unwanted life change. Or maybe it’s new and exciting…a wedding, graduation, or move into the future we’ve been anticipating and planning. Often the waiting and build up can be full of worry, eagerness, … Read more
If you know or love someone experiencing dementia symptoms for any reason, you’ve had to make many tough decisions. When to have them stop driving, manage finances, and live alone are some of the biggest. But it’s also the myriad of small day to day decisions which also impact everyone involved. How we handle these … Read more
“Tradition, tradition!” The lyrics of the Fiddler on the Roof song echo in our heads whenever traditions come up or need to change. We all have traditions with family, friends, coworkers or our community. They are a good way to spark memories, create new moments and have something to look forward to in our lives. … Read more
The sun is slowly making more of an appearance however limited it is. Its shining prompts us to think of Spring and the inevitable changes to come. Often changes in life can be stressful or not wanted. But just as we cultivate new life in Spring, we can cultivate our approach to change and use … Read more
Birthdays, anniversaries, and other circled dates on the calendar remind us of past memories and those yet to be made. Among the routine of every day, special dates give us something to look forward to, to anticipate; a time to make memorable moments. But let’s also not forget how memorable everyday moments can be as … Read more
Are you a detail or big picture person? We’ve all heard the saying “can’t see the forest for the trees” which essentially means one gets so engulfed in details, they lose sight of the big picture. Both details and big pictures in life are important, yet we naturally gravitate toward one or the other mainly … Read more