Still There

Still There

Imagine being trapped in a body that no longer serves you, your brain still functioning but lacking the ability to speak or even move voluntarily. Imagine still being the “you” […]

Finding Kindness

Have you been in an airport lately? I have had a couple of flights in recent months and was struck by the signs posted by a number of the airlines. […]

Holding Hope

At a point in time, I talked about “the last 18 months” when I talked about COVID and the experience we have had with this virus.  I switched that in […]

What Lies Ahead

As the 2021 year approached, I remember saying that I could not wait for 2020 to be over.  In fact, my New Year’s words were not so much “Happy New […]

Moving Forward

For those of us who work with older adults, the last two years have been filled with challenges. We battled a virus we knew nothing about, that spread in ways […]

Beyond Grief

Although I love Thanksgiving and having our family gathered again this year was a true joy, from about the middle of November I begin to feel my annual dread of […]

In Gratitude

I don’t know that I fully appreciated my mother until I became a mother myself.  I didn’t understand the depth of the connection, the enduring commitment, the love without boundaries.   […]

Reuniting

Last week I had the opportunity to attend my first in-person professional event in more than 20 months.  Our national conference, with nearly 4000 attendees, brought together individuals who work […]

Caring for Ourselves

There is no question that I am a worrier by nature.  My dad was a world class worrier and I, like it or not, have the same distinction.  In fact, […]

Relationships

If there is any phrase that I say repeatedly, it is “Life is all about relationships.” I believe that, believe it to my core. I have found that to be […]