By Pam Ness Now that we are more than a month into 2016, it is nearly impossible to escape the deluge of politics in a presidential election year. The topic of politics has overtaken headlines, television news coverage, commercials, and social media. Debates between candidates are happening at frequent intervals, and many of us are Read More
Watching My Father
Note: the following is an excerpt from a story in which a woman’s father has dementia. He has wandered out of the house and she finds him in the backyard, slowly gathering pinecones. It is a moment where she truly realizes that her father’s dementia has progressed, and she needs more help in caring for him…. Read More
Listening is an Art!
by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC I read a daily affirmation and meditation to start my day. Today’s topic was “Sacred Listening”. As I think about that statement of listening being “sacred” it causes me pause to think about how meaningful it is to each of us to have someone just listen to our pain, our Read More
Substance Abuse in the Elderly: How to Talk About It
Research from the Betty Ford Clinic shows that the likelihood of substance abuse (including prescription pain killers and alcohol) among older adults increases as life situations change. That is to say, not only people that have struggled with substance abuse their whole lives, but also older adults that did not previously have substance abuse issues 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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