As the calendar speeds toward the end of January, how are those goals and resolutions going? After a few weeks of attempting new routines, habits, or changes to our lifestyle, often we’re tempted to ease back or even give up. My encouragement is don’t give up, be accountable! Let’s not look back on our lives … Read more
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 certain kind of stress. For a person experiencing memory issues and those who love them, it can ramp up to unforeseen levels. This stress only increases memory problems and the correlating domino effect that creates. Caregivers feel it too, even more so than their loved ones at times. Loving and … Read more
In honor of National Family Caregivers month wrapping up this week, I’m revisiting portions of a post I originally published here a few years ago. I’ve learned even more since then and have included those additional insights. Family care giving is close to my heart as it’s been one of my roles a number of … Read more