by Lisa Kendall | Jan 5, 2016 | Caregiver Issues, dementia, Eden Alternative, Elderhood, Leadership, Trauma, well-being
The 8th Eden Alternative™ International Conference: “It’s About Time!” May 3-4-5, 2016 Little Rock, Arkansas EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS January 12! This dynamic bi-annual event strives to inspire and renew the passion of those dedicated to changing the culture of...
by Lisa Kendall | Oct 11, 2015 | Caregiver Issues, dementia, Eden Alternative, well-being
Welcome to the second in an 8-part series of blog posts on The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being(TM). You can read more about these domains by clicking HERE! * * * In 1984 I worked in an Adult Day Program that served people living with dementia, and also had a...
by Lisa Kendall | Jul 18, 2014 | Caregiver Issues
I don’t feel good today. I’ve had a cold, and it’s getting old. I’m into the coughing stage, and it gives me a headache. On a day when I don’t see clients and there is nothing that HAS to get done other than a brief (and welcomed) meeting with some of my colleagues...
by Lisa Kendall | Feb 16, 2014 | Caregiver Issues
In 2011, I wrote a blog post about the importance of regularly taking time away from caregiving, often referred to as “respite.” At that time, I suggested that in every day, we should have a respite of at least 10 minutes or so, and in every week we should plan...
by Lisa Kendall | Jul 8, 2013 | Caregiver Issues
It’s been a while since I last wrote, but a lot has been going on with me and Crossroads Counseling and Consulting. I’ve added a new service you will want to know about; Care Partner Coaching is now available worldwide for a limited number of professional...