Change means to make (someone or something) different; alter or modify. The meaning is straight forward yet it can cause a great deal of anxiety and stress for many people, especially older adults. Death, Divorce, Moving, Illness/Injury, and Job Loss are the five most significant changes affecting us today. [Read more…]

The World has been waiting with bated breath for the Covid-19 Vaccine, alas a Christmas Miracle has been delivered! The first ever vaccine for the deadly virus was administered on 12/8/20 in the United Kingdom to Margaret Keenan. Ms. Keenan will be turning 91 years-young next week and was honored to receive this amazing gift. [Read more…]

Whereas I am not what I consider a senior citizen, I am a middle-aged, divorced women of only three short years. I also was not a young mother, my twins just turned 20, however when their father and I separated when they were Sophomore’s in High School thus, I believe I have some insight into this topic. [Read more…]

What do you think about when you hear “hospice care?” If you are like many people, you automatically assume death is imminent. In order to meet criteria for hospice care, a doctor must believe that without further treatment, you could pass within six months. What happens after six months if you are still hanging on? Most of the time nothing. [Read more…]

Having just completed what a friend and teammate called “the firsts,” I wanted to discuss grief, more specifically the grief of losing a parent. My mother, Mary, passed on September 5, 2019, which means I have successfully navigated all “the firsts,” without her. [Read more…]