When the Plants That She Waters Aren’t Real
This morning I received an e-mail from a caregiver whose grandmother lives in an assisted living facility. “Grandma’s” son had been bringing flowers and plants to help brighten up her room but was recently asked not to do so anymore. Here is the...When Patient Rights are Violated in Long-Term Care
When our parents or loved ones are admitted to a long term care facility such as an assisted living facility , a nursing home, a skilled nursing facility or a board and care home, we are putting our trust into those that are now caring for them. Usually, the care...Will Assisted Living Facilities Become the Next Dinosaur?
This past couple of years, I’ve noticed many new assisted living facilities being built in the area in which I live. These are gorgeous properties with beautiful amenities throughout that have been placed there by designers hired to make them look like...You Must Let Go of The Guilt
When I woke up this morning, I was crying. I had been dreaming about my father (who passed away at the end of September). I recall that in my dream, he was not alive and was propped in a chair. I was crying, saying “I’m SO sorry; I didn’t...Connect With Me
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