Monthly Archives: October 2011

Mom Needs A Caregiver in the Home: Who the Heck do I choose?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

If you ever face a situation when a loved one needs help at home, the process of convincing them to accept the help is a difficult one. Most seniors love to be independent, no matter how difficult it is for … Continue reading →

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The secret to being still

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

From the time we come out of the womb almost, we’re taught to work really hard to get ahead. To strive for the goal line – at whatever cost. “There is gold in them there hills.” And we work at … Continue reading →

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Now that’s determination!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I’m sharing this post I wrote back in August – I think maybe I need the reminder more than you guys. I’ve been enjoying the weather the past several days. It was about 98 degrees with 100% humidity while I … Continue reading →

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When things don’t go according to plan; regroup

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I figured I’d share this previous post today since the world is going to end. However, I’m trying to figure out my “Plan B” if it doesn’t. Enjoy – and see you on the other side! Sometimes things don’t always … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it time you Give Forward?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Today I want to share with you, in my opinion, one of the best seemingly kept secrets – “Give Forward.” I stumbled across their site not too long ago but didn’t really get the gist of it until speaking with … Continue reading →

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Surprise – Mom got old!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

It still amazes me how many people I have met over my 20 year career that seemed genuinely surprised that their parent had gotten old.  Especially since the alternative to getting old would be death (not trying to be crass, it’s … Continue reading →

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Feel Good Friday! Pets as Caregivers – Watch This!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

How about a feel good story – I could use one right about now, you? I love this story – it’s so great that someone has come up with this idea to help not only the disabled and veterans but … Continue reading →

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How an Alzheimer Caregiver turned his emotions into beautiful works of art!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Today I have an interview guest post with John Toomey, an awesome artist that has so willingly shared his story of how he got his start, stories of his mother with Alzheimers. In this interview you’ll hear his passion throughout … Continue reading →

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Stealing from the elderly – that’s just wrong!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Over the past few weeks I’ve been working with local authorities and a few financial institutions on Financial Exploitation of the Elder and lo and behold, here we are again this morning reading the headline of the local paper entitled … Continue reading →

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Talk amongst yourselves

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Hey all! I’m in the city this week covering the Society of Human Resource Management Strategy Conference so I’m taking a break from Wed – Friday of this week. If you would like to read live blogs and video interviews … Continue reading →

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Living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I’m sure that at some point in life we’ve all dealt with these kinds of personalities, On one hand this person seems nice, friendly and a great person to hang with. Then the very next minute they turn into Dr. … Continue reading →

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