Are you a planner? You spend hours thinking, planning, organizing and can’t wait to begin. Plans in place, you sprint forward, then BAM-life interruptions hit like a ton of bricks. Or maybe things go well for a while but little by little, things change, and the original plan slips away. Either way, it feels like … Read more
Whether we call them resolutions, goals, or a new year to-do list-it’s about wanting to do new things in a new year. But change can be difficult and there is an art of being smart. This saying summed it up for me this week- “if nothing changes, nothing changes.” So, if we want to accomplish … Read more
Welcome to the new year! The onset of a new year causes many of us to make a fresh start in some way or another. New projects, attitudes and goals abound, but let’s be smart about our goals. As our family discussed new year goals, our daughter reminded us to be specific in order to … Read more
The holidays bring their own kind of stress. For a person experiencing memory issues and those who love them, it can ramp up to unforeseen levels. This only increases memory problems and the correlating domino effect that creates. Caregivers feel it too, even more so than their loved ones at times. Time for some holiday … Read more
The onslaught of Christmas shopping ads, music, and food begins earlier each year. But let’s not get so excited for what’s next that we forget to remember thankfulness. I can’t blame them. Unless you’re a retailer associated with food, Thanksgiving is not a very marketable holiday. It doesn’t involve much buying or selling (other than … Read more
Thanksgiving lists have begun, invitations are out, and I’m knee deep in recipe testing. Remembering in the holiday season can be stressful. The holidays are officially upon us which typically means more gatherings with friends, family, and new or old acquaintances. It also means having to remember so much more. This can be a good … Read more