Bryan and I connected over a year ago when we were attending an online educational program. My thoughts on caregiving and the lack of adequate care for older adults resonated with him. He reached out to me which led to a dialogue where we learned we shared similar points of view on many issues. He’s […]
What we used to call a meat and cheese platter is now known as a charcuterie board, thanks to social media sites and restaurants that have made it so wildly popular. Interestingly, Merriam Webster defines charcuterie (pronounced shar-KOOT-uh-ree) as “a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes, also : the products sold in such […]
Author’s Bio: Lisa R. Neuder is a debut children’s author from Rockville, Maryland. She is a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Authors Guild. Lisa serves as a full-time Appeals Officer at the U.S. Department of Education. Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? […]
Inevitably, baby boomers are likely to be impacted by family members or friends suffering from cognitive decline or Dementia. World Health Organization reports that approximately 55 million people suffer from dementia with 10 million new cases diagnosed annually. Considering the many emotional and physical challenges associated with cognitive decline, boomers can benefit from a better […]
Baby boomers seeking to stabilize or supplement retirement funds often turn to passive income opportunities or a part-time business to achieve these goals. The idea of earning passive income is a popular one for retirees who aren’t typically interested in working long hours anymore. Granted, even passive income opportunities cost something in terms of some […]
Few situations in life are as stressful as the death of a family member. Understandably, emotions can run high surrounding the distribution of wealth from the estate of the deceased. That’s why it is important to employ strategies to minimize the possibility of a contested will. Probate laws clearly define who can contest a will. […]
When we were very young, my brother told me he was a Martian. He explained that the two antennae growing out of the top of his head were invisible. And his skin wasn’t green. So most people were not aware of his true identity. But if I wanted, he would take me to outer space […]
Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash Toxic co-workers or bosses can create big problems at work. As a workplace conflict transformation consultant, coach, and trainer, I have assisted many of my individual and organizational conflict clients who have had issues with toxic people in their workplaces. What are signs that a coworker is toxic? There […]
Do you split your business and personal life and adopt a different professional persona? And should you bring a little more of yourself to your job? Originally Published on https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/connected-leadership/
By Jerry Zezima Something fishy is going on in my house. And it’s a matter of life and death. That’s because Camilla, the latest in our endless series of pet fish, tragically went belly-up, something these little creatures tend to do with dismaying frequency. Mayflies are like Methuselah compared to some of the fish we […]
