Take Steps to Avoid Falls
Did you know that September 22, 2018 (the first day of fall!) was Fall Prevention Awareness Day? Falls are a real problem for many people, especially older adults. Whether you’re…Read More
5 Myths and Facts about Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is the process of making your wishes known if you ever get to a point when you cannot speak for yourself. This process involves forms called “advance…Read More
Tools for being Direct, Honest, and Respectful: The DESC Communication Model
I think communication is fascinating! I find it so interesting to explore how we communicate with one another, the ways we communicate without using words, the power behind certain tones…Read More
How to Be Vigilant about Self-Care (and Remember You’re Not Alone)
Have you found yourself in a new caregiving role, wondering where to start and what to do next? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and wishing you had a helpful guide…Read More
Supporting One Another in the Midst of Illness
I recently listened to a podcast by Kate Bowler, a young mom and professor at Duke Divinity School who was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35. In the…Read More