My Experiences With “Sundowning”
What happens to a parent or partner or someone you are caring for when, all of a sudden, as the season changes from summer to fall, then fall to winter, they seem to get agitated and angry at a certain time of the day? I found that as the seasons changed, and the...Meet Maryellen – Part 3
It was clear that during these last 18 months, when my mother needed more time than even my very understanding job could allow, I took a sabbatical from work and became her caregiver, full time, 24/7. For the last year and a half I did everything with and for her. ...Meet Maryellen – Part 2
So came chapter 2 of mom’s new adventure. Living in NYC. With me. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. In the bedroom next door. Now, I am divorced and have been for more years than I was married. I have been in some wonderful long term relationships with some...Meet Maryellen – Part 1
While a working professional, I have also been a caregiver to both my parents. My father died from lung cancer and was in a hospice program that taught me, as the primary caregiver, and us, as a family, the most amazing lessons. As did my father. He was only home and...The Importance of Movement for the Elderly
September 15th The Importance of Movement for the Elderly I know personally how important the engagement in movement is for anyone who is experiencing limited mobility. When with the Limon Dance Company, as the General Manager, I was approached by a therapist from...Connect With Me
As Seen in O, The Oprah Magazine and excited to be serving my 4th year as a brand ambassador for them.
