Being a Grandparent During a Pandemic GrandkidsMatter conducted a survey of grandparenting during the pandemic. Forty two percent of grandparents said their relationship stayed the same; 31 percent said it became stronger; while 27 percent reported that it became weaker. Is there a playbook for grandparenting during a pandemic? We...
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Our Friday Song of the Week – Rocky Mountain Way
Rocky Mountain Way
Our Friday Song of the Week – Humble and Kind
Humble and Kind
Caregiver Wellness Checkup – Using Risk Assessments and Checklists
ASSESSING CAREGIVER WELLNESS BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • AUGUST 11, 2020 • CAREGIVING A recent study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management showed that health systems are increasingly depending on family caregivers to deliver complex care. Social isolation has added stress to those caregivers. The Journal made several recommendations...
Our Friday Song of the Week – Never My Love
Never My Love
Our Friday Song of the Week – Brick House
Brick House – The Commodores
Our Friday Song of the Week – Takin Care of Business
Takin Care of Business – Isn’t that What You do on Black Friday?
Why Dogs Make Great Pets for Seniors Helping to relieve Loneliness and More
Pets for Seniors As we get older, things can drastically change. Often, in the later stages of life, support is welcome, and how that support presents itself could be in many ways. This piece will look at pets for seniors and specifically discuss why dogs can make great pets and...