I watched this movie expecting to learn more about British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s life story, with the emphasis on her place in British history and politics. I knew she must have been a unique person to have achieved the position of Britain’s only female Prime Minister to date. What I didn’t know I would […]
Guess Who? The Guess Who first sang its classic, NO TIME, in the summer of 1969. Ah, memories of those tough teen times come to me easily. Whether these NO TIME lyrics mean something profound or mean nothing is up to a listener to decide. Was it a Vietnam draft commentary by a Canadian? Or […]
This is the third article in a four-part series about how to find an assisted living community for 82-year-old Sally. Please click here for Part 1 with some background info. And click here for Part 2 about our visit to Assisted Living Community “A.” Her story continues below . . . . Sally and I […]
This is the second part in a four-part series on how to find an assisted living community for an elderly parent. Please click here for Part 1 with background about finding an Assisted Living residence for Sally. Meeting Sally On a Saturday morning I met Sally at her friend’s home, where she was living temporarily, […]
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! […]
