I always talk to people on elevators. One day I was talking to a dear old lady who told me she was lonely. She had reared several children, but now they were scattered, her husband had died, and she lived alone. She said it wasn’t so bad until she sat down to eat: “Eating just by … [Read more...] about Feeling Lonely? How To Take A Step Forward
Caregiver Resources
Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
"Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." ~ Every airline attendant on every flight.You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but it’s just … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Yourself And Take A Breath
Is A Friendly Face The Missing Piece In Your Day?
Is your loved one feeling isolated? Barriers such as illness, lack of mobility, social anxiety, the death of a spouse, and geographic distance from family can make loneliness hard to fight.It is important to find solutions because social isolation can contribute to a variety of … [Read more...] about Is A Friendly Face The Missing Piece In Your Day?
Handling Loneliness
Loneliness is one of the most influential factors in modern life. All too quickly people move from a life where they have felt essential and important to a life where they feel superfluous and useless. The loss of responsibility makes one feel unimportant and, in many cases, very … [Read more...] about Handling Loneliness
Visit A Caregiver, And Sweeten Their Day And Yours
Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn’t been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend or even a family member? How about paying them a … [Read more...] about Visit A Caregiver, And Sweeten Their Day And Yours