Spending time with the grandkids on Thanksgiving and looking for something to do that doesn’t involve eating turkey and watching football? We’ve got a few activities that offer fun and connection time with the little ones.Partner up with grandkids to help set the table, clean up … [Read more...] about Connect With The Grandkids With These Thanksgiving Day Activities
Teach Our Children Well: Passing On The Importance Of Trust And Authentic Relationships
I am a Baby Boomer, born in 1948. The civil rights movement and the Vietnam War were pivotal influences in my younger years. I value interpersonal skills and believe in actual phone calls and letters. My life has centered on ministry as a priest and as a hospice care … [Read more...] about Teach Our Children Well: Passing On The Importance Of Trust And Authentic Relationships
Simple Acts Of Comfort Go A Long Way
Asking an older adult what kind of assistance they would like goes a long way in increasing their comfort and reducing frustration. Simple acts such as offering a blanket or sweater can make a huge difference in the comfort of an older adult. It is important you don't rush older … [Read more...] about Simple Acts Of Comfort Go A Long Way
Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
We are taught many lessons in life, but an important one seems to fall through the cracks — how to deal with a loved one suffering from memory issues. So, what steps should you take when your loved one is developing memory problems? Who do you turn to? Courtney Whitaker, former … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
Learn Something New: Write a Book
Organize the ideas.Mary Popham of Clifton, Kentucky, says the first step in writing a book is to organize your ideas by creating an outline. She admits that she is a “pantster,” who writes by the seat of her pants: “I write my outline in retrospect,” she says. Whether you create … [Read more...] about Learn Something New: Write a Book