Check out Dr. Mara’s new blog to help encourage family caregivers to lead your best life while advocating for the highest quality of life for your loved one who lives in a long-term care facility…. Advocating in the Nursing Home: Starting a Family Council — Part I When working in an institutional setting, the ability […]
In the golden years of life, many seniors find themselves seeking companionship, routine, and a spark of joy to fill their days. What if I told you that all these could be found in a four-legged, tail-wagging package? Yes, I’m talking about dogs! Owning a dog isn’t just about having a cute, cuddly friend around […]
With climate change and its impacts becoming more pronounced with each passing day, it is crucial for us to consider eco-friendly options to reduce our carbon footprint. Building or remodeling a home to be eco-friendly is one of the most significant ways we can reduce our impact on the environment. In this article from Joe […]
On designated office days, employees are expected to be physically present in the office for hybrid work arrangements. When to report into the office is predetermined and coordinated among team members to ensure effective collaboration and communication. The problem for many of us returning to the office is that we no longer want the distractions […]
“Aaaask Alan” In the late ‘80s when my wife’s children were young and we first began dating, when an unusual question came up and I would know the answer, they’d say “Aaaaask Alan!” Everyone would laugh that I was the font of useless knowledge. That actually used to happen to me a lot. Billie would […]
Memorial Day, once called Decoration Day, is May 29, 2023. These days we remember the members of the armed forces who have died by decorating their graves, attending colorful parades with marching bands and a multitude of flags, and celebrating the national holiday. The general ambiance of the day is often solemn, but also upbeat. […]
Photo by Museums Victoria on Unsplash Genuine Question or Disguised Judgment? Asking genuine curious questions is a powerful tool to improve listening, get through road blocks in difficult conversations, and gain compassionate understanding of another person’s perspective. But even when you’re trying to be authentic and genuine, you might fall into the trap of asking […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) marked the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic on May 11, 2023. Now that the emergency is over, I wonder will hybrid work end? Hybrid work combines remote work with in-person work. It allows employees to work from home or other locations part of the time, while still […]
I was ready to hit the road home. The rains had stopped, and it looked like smooth sailing across New Hampshire and Maine. Until…I punched in my destination on my Maps app. Four out of five possible routes had flood warnings. Deciding not to chance being turned back half way home, I took the one […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer Building your resilience toolkit will help you navigate endings. In February 2009 my beloved Father passed away. Within two years of that my second marriage was over, I had moved out of my beautiful home, I had sold my business (for a loss) and I found myself sitting in a workshop […]
