How Too Much Generosity Weakens You and Your Relationship
“Generosity” has so many positive connotations it is hard to imagine the term as an action which may damage either the giver or receiver of someone’s …
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Financial Caregiving
How does one provide for his or her continued long term financial planning when confronted by physical or mental incapacity? One option that is often …
A Broader Perspective on Special Needs
When you think about those with special needs, more often than not, you may be thinking about children with physical, emotional, developmental, or learning …
Do You Excuse How An Older Person Treats You?
Sometimes, yes and other times not at all. The trouble many people have is deciding criteria for when to excuse an older person’s ways in interacting and …
Tips on Becoming Empowered
Recently I was asked to discuss ways in which women can be empowered. I thought about my own process, and the work I do with people who do not own the …
Love Poems, Their Magical Powers
If you feel alone or are missing a loved one this Valentines Day I suggest finding or re-finding a good poet to keep you company. Rilke is one of my favorites, …
Gratitude Begins Every Morning
Thanksgiving and fall is such a wonderful time of year. As the season approaches, the leaves change colors, we are hopeful to experience one, last Indian …
Reflections of Azheimers this Mother’s Day
Growing up, I thought my mom was amazing until my obnoxious teenage period, when she couldn’t do anything right. And, except for those years of my mouthy …
Why do 40 Million Elder Care Providers Go Unpaid?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 40.4 million Americans provide elder care with no pay, and nearly half of them are employed full-time, providing care …
Communication, Learn How to Speak Up, Part 2
Part 2, Read Part 1 Changing your communication style The first step is to know that just being a human being, you are entitled to be heard. For that to …