Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. Kayla suggests establishing a routine where the clothes are laid out as a reminder and are changed at the same time each day. If … [Read more...] about Solutions For a Smelly Situation
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I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain)I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed at much of the public opinion I … [Read more...] about I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
Navigating End Of Life Care
While most people would agree that conversations about the end of life are essential, they are also inclined to approach the topic with dread. While our society celebrates all aspects of the beginning of life, we tend to shy away from details surrounding the end of it, and it’s … [Read more...] about Navigating End Of Life Care
Home Sweet Home: Our Care Communities Directory Can Help You Find The Right Care
Today’s Transitions seeks to help you find the right care you need for a loved one whenever you need it. The Care Communities Directory contains both short- and long-term care-related resources. Search Home Caregiving Directory here. For retirement Living Options Directory, … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home: Our Care Communities Directory Can Help You Find The Right Care
Social Strategies For Solo Living
Human beings are social creatures. We need other people to share a story or a joke, unload our feelings, or give us a hug. That sense of belonging we get from our place in a social group, neighborhood, or community is essential to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. … [Read more...] about Social Strategies For Solo Living