Exercise for Alzheimer’s by Michelle Kicherer of BananaPitch.com Exercise for Alzheimer’s is vital. We are only days away from the Alzheimer’s Walk in Walnut Creek, CA, at Heather Farms Park, October 17. What better way to get some exercise on a nice fall morning than by spending it with friends and family, and by raising money and Read More
Finding Joy in Stressful Situations
Finding Joy in Stressful Situations By Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services Finding joy in stressful situations can be difficult. When you are in a situation, like traffic slow down, and there is nothing you can do about it – do you breathe deeply and try not to be overly stressed? Read More
The Healing Power of Animals
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
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