The Healing Power of Animals by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com Never underestimate the healing power of animals. Most people have experienced love and coziness from an animal at some point in their life. For some people, it has been many years since they have had a pet around. Some senior homes do not allow resident Read More
Caregiving as a Career or a Stepping Stone?
Caregiving as a Career or a Stepping Stone? By Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services Being a caregiver to a frail older adult or anyone who has a major disability can be one of the most rewarding careers or a stepping stone to a career in nursing, medicine, social work or Read More
Story Time for Seniors
Story Time for Seniors by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com It was story time for seniors. Nine of us sat in the library. No lights were on, but it was morning and the sun was out. Esmerelda sprawled on the chaise lounge. “Are you comfortable, Essie?” I asked her. Esmerelda nodded. The fur that lined her Read More
Story Telling for Seniors
Story Telling for Seniors by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com What’s the benefit of story telling for seniors? Ever sit down with the aging adults in your life and ask them to tell you a story? For some people, this art comes naturally: they can conjure up interesting images in their minds right away, and convey Read More
Stay Healthy this Fall
Stay Healthy this Fall by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com Fall is such a beautiful season. The weather starts to cool off, the trees change colors, the wind blows crinkly leaves, people are sneezing….oh yes, cold and flu season! It is upon us. But let’s all keep some tips in mind to keep ourselves and the Read More
The Importance of Friendship for Seniors
The Importance of Friendship for Seniors By Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services You can’t underestimate the value of friendship for seniors. “Make new friends one is Silver, and the other is Gold” – words to a song Girl Scouts sang at almost every meeting! At age 8 or 9, I Read More
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