The holidays and especially Christmas Day are times that hold high expectation of merriment, joy, lavish amounts of food, the love of family and friends, the opening of presents, the admiration of decorations and voices raised in song. Unfortunately this is not always...
I remember the occasion as if it happened yesterday. I was standing in the middle of the baggage claim area in the San Diego International Airport (I think it’s called Lindbergh Field), tears in my eyes, struggling to retrieve very heavy suitcases off the...
How the Past Can Help the Present – by Maryellen Kernaghan There is a wonderful video called “Care home turns back the clock on dementia”. You can find it at www.bbc.uk and search under “health” . I highly suggest seeking it out. It...
As we come into the holiday season, many of us reflect back on the “old days” – and sometimes they seem more poignant now than when they were happening! One question that has always haunted me is what is the difference between being an elder and...
Thank you so much for stopping by our website! Happy Holidays and thank you to Denise Brown at Caregiving.com for being our hostess with the mostest! I just returned home to northern Idaho having spent 2 weeks in southern California where I shared Thanksgiving with...