Defeating Ageism
When something becomes an “ism,” it is because it is recognized as a form of oppression. Think of racism, sexism, classism and you’ll see the application of these three simple […]
Olympic Dreams
I am the first to say that I am not much of a television watcher. If you ask me “Have you seen. . .?’ the answer is invariably no. I […]
Capturing the Past
For Mother’s Day this year, one of our very thoughtful children gave me a gift that surprised me. It was the gift of a story project that is a year-long […]
Finding Freedom
In the world of older adult care and services, the process of evolution has been a constant. In the words of Maya Angelou, “Do the best you can until you […]
Unity
When we look up the word “unity,” one of the definitions given for this word is “a condition of harmony.” It’s an interesting definition in today’s world where disharmony appears […]
Shades of Gray
For the last few years, perhaps longer, we seem to be living in a world in which everything is black and white, there are no shades of gray. In families, […]
95% paradise
We must understand that this fight is for both our homeland and our very survival – we must support Israel with more than just wordsRead More
Prioritizing Priorities
The world of long term care services is clearly under the microscope right now. There are actions taking place in our government to dictate the amount of nursing staffing that […]
Let My People Go
In just a few days we will be joining in the Passover Seder and telling the story of our ancestors leaving Egypt. We’ll focus on the theme of “let my […]
Being Present
Maybe you know the quote that “90% of life is showing up.” It’s a sentiment that rings true on so many levels and in so many ways. And nowhere is […]
