Monthly Archives: December 2011

On the Edge Part 2: When Things Don’t Go as Planned

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Recap: I in my blog On the Edge Part 1, I shared my favorite scene from the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, is where George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) & Mary Hatch – later Bailey (played by Donna Reed) … Continue reading →

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On the Edge: Part 1 Standing on the Sidelines

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

One of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life”.   I love the scene where George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) & Mary Hatch – later Bailey (played by Donna Reed) are at the high school dance caught up in … Continue reading →

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Bon Jovi “Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey”

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

“Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey” was written on the piece of paper held by Bon Jovi on December 19th after rumors of his untimely death, which began on Twitter, quickly flooded the social media outlets.  I first the … Continue reading →

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Helpful Tips for Medication Management

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

The Thanksgiving episode of the CBS drama Blue Bloods, involved the grandfather having a heart attack the day before Thanksgiving.  Though he lives with his widowed son, the New York Police Chief played by Tom Selek, when the family arrives … Continue reading →

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Suggested Alternatives for Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I usually don’t pay that much attention to Time Magazines Person of the Year because I’ve noticed over the years that they have transitioned from honoring people who made a difference to people who have gotten a lot of news … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Caregiving Communication

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Caregiver communication to update family members on outcomes of a doctor’s appointment, test result or just the day to day tasks and challenges related to family caregiving can be daunting. Social media sites can assist caregivers to share updates about … Continue reading →

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Boundaries Make for Better Holidays

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

A certain sense of urgency is present as the holiday season arrives.  Connecting with family and friends, along with work and school commitments can quickly spiral us into a season of chaos.  We don’t start the season intending to over-schedule … Continue reading →

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Living a Big Life

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

We’ve all heard the expression “Go big or Go Home” at one point or another.  For some reason this past week this has become my mantra, so to speak.  You see I tend to have spurts of time where I live … Continue reading →

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