Sunday Sentiments

It is Sunday morning. The sun is shining brightly, so hopefully it will turn out to be a nice day. It is about an hour and a half intil we have to leave for church, so I will see if I can write a few thoughts down before we leave. I find this very therapeutic to vent my thoughts and feelings. I think it also helps to sort things out in my head and heart. Thurday night we went to my son’s family...

Book Review: “Before It’s Too Late-Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones Unprepared”

Review by Susan James (Editor’s Note: Susan reviewed “Before It’s Too Late-Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones Unprepared” an end-of-life planning guide.) One of the most difficult moments in beginning my role as a caregiver for my father was having to search and hunt through his personal papers so that I could get everything organized into one place. Having this workbook at hand at that time would...

Book Review: “Fun Foods: Images For Reflection & Reminiscence”

Review by Mr. Jason Young, MS (Editor’s Note: Jason reviewed “Fun Foods,” part of series created by Dan Koffman called “Simple Pleasures for Special Seniors.” The picture book series is designed to be an activity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.) I believe the use of this book can be an excellent way for any caregiver to connect with a senior who has difficulty doing...

“Reflections”

Hi, Everybody.  Sorry I’ve been away a few days.  I hope everything with all of you and the site updates have been going as well as can be.  I’m just sitting here with a cup of hot peppermint tea and my feet up typing — like a slob — and I both love and need it!  I came home a bit earlier today than usual from a work seminar in Cape Cod — and it gave me some unfettered time to get...