One caregiving question I’m asked often is, “How do I find the best assisted living facility for my aging parents?” Recently I received a request to help Sally, an 82-year-young woman, with no family living nearby, find an assisted living facility to move into. Her family living cross-country asked me to be their “eyes and […]
In this final part in our series on how to find an assisted living community, we share how we found the best senior residence facility for 82-year-old Sally to live in. Part 1 is the back story, and Part 2 and Part 3 tell about our visits to the Assisted Living communities under consideration. Below is […]
Savings?! I am a firm believer in savings for one’s fiscal AND physical bank account. But for sunlight? Not so much… You may recall that I applaud the legendary Muddy Waters who cautioned in song, “you know you can’t spend what you haven’t got.” You’ve made it into Daylight Saving Time, version 2022. That is […]
Menopause and perimenopause offer so many challenges to your body, but also to your brain and how your brain functions. Brain fog and memory issues are extremely common for women going through menopause, but there may be more that you can do for these issues than you think. Women and Memory Issues: What Can Help […]
Dear Barbara, My dad is on hospice and the end is approaching. I would like to get guidance on how to plan his celebration of life. He does not attend church and would hate a cold, uncaring service conducted by someone who didn’t know him. Think with your heart. What would be appreciated and […]
Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you are celebrating with someone who also happens to be a grandmother, this day is doubly special! If you need any help ensuring you find a thoughtful and practical gift for the grandmothers in your life, below is a Mother’s Day Gift Guide perfect for grandma in 2022! […]
Family lore claimed that my granddaddy worked on farmland somewhere in the triangle of Eagle Mills, Pittstown and Grafton NY. As the story goes, he woke up in the middle of the night, worked in the shed or barn a few hours and returned to sleep before his “first breakfast.” They had a first, light […]
Never force people to talk to you. I’m sure we’ve all been in situations where we’ve been forced to talk to someone. Maybe it was our boss, a customer, or even a friend. Even if you were not forced into a conversation, it’s likely that you felt awkward and uncomfortable when you had to talk […]
(648 words)Just learned my older brother has been in and out of the hospital all week with severe abdominal pains that have, thus far, evaded diagnosis. We spoke, I empathized, and told him I’d pray for him.And as I said so, it dawned on me that lately I’ve been doing a helluva lot of praying.I […]
Listen to Chapter 1 of my book on my podcast–Dose of Depth Follow me on Instagram FIRST, my apologies for neglecting my blog readers. There’s a good reason though, and a perfect example of how surrendering to your Soul’s secret agenda, even if it’s just one baby step at a time, will always bring the […]
