“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” Robin Sharma Change is uncomfortable, but sometimes it is necessary. If you have an elderly loved one at home chances are, they might need care and help around the house. There will come a time where the present caregiver administering […]
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” Tia Walker We live in a society where aging is underappreciated while the youth is promoted. We are all caught in this matrix of trying to use anti-aging products to maintain a younger appearance. But truth be told, […]
“Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given us so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.” — Senator John Hoeven BENEFITS OF HIRING IN-HOME CARE The older we get the more difficult it gets to take care of ourselves. Simple tasks such […]
“One day our descendants will think it’s incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings.” Franklin Thomas, activist, philanthropist, and former president of the […]
Unfortunately, elderly people are vulnerable to financial abuse and typically fall prey in many instances. It is important to learn how to protect yourself or your loved ones and we will be discussing a few tips that will help protect you from the world of scammers. Never share your Social Security Number, Credit Card, Debit […]
“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.” Carson McCullers Caregivers should be celebrated at every opportunity we get. Their presence directly impacts the lives of so many people. For one, it impacts the person they are giving care to and their presence also impacts the family members/loved ones. Being […]
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” Oprah Winfrey Two soldiers on active duty were making their way to a military post in a scorching desert. The temperatures soared and dehydrated they became. This land was unfamiliar to them, unbeknownst to them […]
“The meaning of resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” The key words are “firm decision”. If you make a firm decision about something then you must also take action and set a deadline, in other words, set a goal!” Catherine Pulsifer. A few days into January of 2021 […]
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu It is human to measure the progress one has had over time. Progress translates to growth which in turn leads to a change in the environment. The human spirit craves for change for we are not static beings. We lay-out plans and […]
Endings matter, not just for the person but, perhaps even more, for the ones left behind.” Atul Gawande, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Hospice care is a type of healthcare that focuses on terminally ill patients’ pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life. Hospice […]