The Gift of Listening
A friend of mine told me a story recently that I thought would be great to share. It shows that sometimes the best gift we can give someone is our undivided attention. I had a doctor’s appointment the other day that I just have to tell you about!Of course, I was in a rush. It…
When Should My Parents Stop Driving?
Yikes! The conversation about handing over the keys is never a welcome one, no matter what the age. From the first day you hit the road solo at 16 years old, there’s nothing else that can really give you the same sense of freedom and independence. That’s why it’s so hard to decide when older…
5 Ways to Help When You’re Dealing with End of Life
Dealing with end of life is an extremely emotional season — especially when you are a caregiver to the family member who is expected to pass. The Nursing Team loves working with clients in all seasons of life, but considers it a special privilege to help families during this unique time. In our experience, these…
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Could Netflix’s “I Care A Lot” Really Happen?
For anyone who is a regular Netflix junkie, you’ve probably watched, or at least seen the trailer for the movie “I Care A Lot”. So, it begs the question: Could Netflix’s “I Care A Lot” Really Happen? In this eerie tale, a devilish legally-appointed guardian, played by Rosamund Pike, takes advantage of vulnerable and family-less…
Is Therapeutic Lying for dementia patients wrong?
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you have probably wondered “Is Therapeutic Lying for dementia patients” wrong? I am one of five children and I thank my parents for raising me to be honest, sincere, compassionate and always do the right thing. That’s why this particular approach was hard to wrap…
Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?
The short answer is …it depends. But let’s dig into the long answer about long term care insurance. (LTC) By the time you add up health insurance, car insurance, homeowner’s insurance — and let’s not forget taxes—of course nobody really wants to think about (much less fork over the money for) optional “long term care insurance.”…
