Who are the forgotten people, and where are the forgotten places? Recently, I’ve written about my experiences working as a speech/language pathologist in a remote city in upstate New York. When I first traveled to this small town, I made no secret of the fact that because it seemed like it was in the […]
It occurred to me that celebrating Earth Day is a perfect conclusion to Stress Awareness Month. Beyond “celebrating” or remembering Mother Earth, the planet on which we all live and to which we are all connected by walking on the same ground, connecting with the Earth can be a great stress reliever. It’s all […]
Can Stress Be a Killer? The short answer is Yes. But it doesn’t have to be. However, understanding the factors that lead to stress on the body and ultimately negatively impact your wellbeing, can help you find ways to respond to stressful situations that lessen or mitigate the impact. We all experience challenges that cause […]
These two ideas may seem diametrically opposed. However, as an allied health professional, it struck me that humor has often been the one thing that has gotten my colleagues and me through some of the most serious situations. Do you recall the 1998 film Patch Adams? It was based on the book Gesundheit, translated […]
For the past several months, I have been consulting as a speech/language pathologist at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in a small upstate New York town. Initially, it seemed like the building was in the middle of nowhere…a small town that had likely seen better days. However, after a time, I realized it was […]
While I’ve always appreciated that you can learn from others, and especially older adults, which was informed and punctuated by my entire professional career in long term care, a recent experience highlights that point. I’m especially happy to be sharing this first story during Women’s History Month. I’ve been covering at a small long […]
I was thrilled when asked to participate in an International Women’s Day event representing the United States for the G100. It took me some time to determine the content of my presentation, and even as I made the decision, I wasn’t completely confident how it would apply to the event or the significance of […]
The other day a business associate asked how long I’ve been in my profession. After a few moments of pondering, I was astounded by my response. I received my Master of Science Degree in 1974. Oh my goodness!!!! I’m having my 50th year anniversary. As our conversation continued, as I often do, I passionately […]
“What are you hoping for in 2024?” Is it better health, more wealth, more opportunities, more fulfilling relationships? I revisited a blog I wrote this time last year entitled: Who do you want to be in 2023? That blog came to me after a conversation with a business acquaintance who was going through a serious […]
This week while consulting in a nursing home located in a rural area quite distant from where I live, I found myself thinking of my ex-husband on a memory care unit in a nursing home. This made the week that much more difficult. It seems that everything I’m seeing I’m feeling more intensely, especially as […]
