A Big Announcement!
I’m excited to announce that I will be offering my courses, workshops, and other programming for caregivers on The Whole Care Network!
You are Invited to Join us for an Important Book Study & Discussion!
“The Impact of AGEISM on Physical & Emotional Well-Being: a Book Study with Online Circles for Connection” starts on January 24th and continues through April 1st. New modules with discussion prompts and additional resources will arrive each Monday, and Circles are scheduled for 11 a.m. eastern time each Friday.
Journaling for Caregivers: Gratitude and So Much More
Keeping a journal can be a powerful tool to help caregivers find more peace, better sleep, and a sense of clarity. This is true whether you are caring for a family member or working in health care or the healing arts.
Abundant Holiday Music to Share with the Elders in Your Life!
The Hartt Community School Chamber Music Program usually gives concerts in nursing homes during the holidays. These are some of the most joyous and beautiful concerts of the year, especially because the residents and the performers get to visit with each other at a festive reception for which the performers’ families bring food. Of course none of this is possible in person this year, BUT we found a way to bring the music in anyway!
Checking in…
I wonder how you are doing in these strange times, how we might connect, and what I can do to support you in the age of social distancing.
Knowing what to do when Trauma impacts Adjustment to Nursing Home Life
“How has Mrs. Smith handled change in the past?” This was how we predicted how well a new resident would cope with nursing home admission in 1983, when I started my career in aging services. For the most part, this simplistic rule of thumb seemed to work, but I look...
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