Prescription for a Complex World
Most people are so busy they become unaware of the beneficial things all around them. Traffic jams, cell phones, deadlines, unexpected problems, caring for …
The Dementia Difference
“What Is Dementia Anyway?” After addressing a wonderful audience at a Community Based Presentation recently, a woman asked me: “What exactly is …
On Gratitude and Dwelling in Possibility
Recently, I went to an outdoor concert with some friends. Mavis Staples, a fabulous gospel singer in her seventies, was the headliner. There was no formal …
Alzheimer’s and Genetics
I was fortunate to be a webinar attendee for a Genetic Summit this past summer. Experts in the field of genetics all had valuable information to impart. But …
Things to Know About Your Hospital Stay
I was reading the September, 2017 Issue of Trusts & Estates magazine and came across an article “Advising Clients About Hospitalization and …
Nutrition in Elder Care: Are Our Honored Elders Eating Well Enough?
It is not at all unusual to hear caretakers for the elderly mention that their patients are not eating enough, or are making very poor food choices. …
Illness is Three Fold
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That’s why they call it the present.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt There are physical, emotional …
5 Essentials Your Personal Trainer May Not Tell You
Hiring a personal trainer is a great way to get in shape, especially during times of stress in your life when it’s hard to find the time, input or motivation …
Mental Illness, Faith and Reducing the Stigma
One of the most interesting and challenging issues facing communities of faith is the growing awareness, as Boomers age out, that mental illness and the issues …
Our Aging Loved Ones Deserve to be Healthy Too
American society has a significant prejudice against the elderly. Our Puritan roots bring with them some powerful stories that we re-tell every generation; …