Supporting Family Caregivers Many programs focus on the person who is ill, but BRI Care Consultation is unique because it supports the family or friend caregiver of the patient. BRI Care Consultation helps caregivers of older loved ones in four ways: Identifies family priorities during the loved one’s disease process Expands the network, connecting caregivers…
Month: December 2019
Being a Caregiver for a Loved One: Worth It?
Nobody Plans to Be a Caregiver This is a true story about my dear friend, Vanessa Wesley, who ended up being a caregiver for a loved one. It could be anyone’s story. Vanessa says, “Being the caretaker for my father in my retirement years wasn’t what I had planned, but it’s what happened.” Dad Moved…
Looking for New Year’s Eve Activities?
Do you want to go out and party? Ha! You can’t even stay up until midnight anymore? It’s still possible to have a fulfilling New Year’s Eve! You can still make it a GREAT event, even if you’re going to be alone! Here’s a list of easy and inexpensive ideas for New Year’s Eve activities!…
Don’t Worry Be Happy
Is Holiday Music Getting to YOU? Maybe you’re tired of hearing the same songs over and over. Or, maybe the holiday music is making you sad instead of gleeful. Either way… Below is a Happy Playlist for YOU! Holidays aren’t for everyone. I understand. That’s why I took the time to find these fun music…
Bah Humbug!
Are You a Holiday Hater? You’re not alone. Unless you want to be. Let me explain If you don’t have friends or family around you for the holidays and you’re missing your loved ones that are gone, you may need a strategy. You may have to give yourself a stern talking-to. The Tool of Distraction…
What Kind of Gift Do YOU Want This Year?
“Dad, what kind of gift do you want this year?” “Nothing, honey.” What kind of gifts do people over 50 really want? Friends and family gathered together. Isn’t THAT the truth? Do you really “want” anything? If you’re a typical American over 50 years old, you’re working on decluttering, not bringing more “stuff” into the…
How to Live to 100!
What if you could live to 100? What if you could bear witness to the changing world, see your great-grandchildren become adults, and enjoy life in a healthy body up to or past 100 years? You can if you have a plan! The Fearless After Fifty Plan 1. Make a Commitment to a Long Life…
Leaving a Legacy
Anyone Can Leave a Legacy Susan Poole, from the Community Foundation of Lorain County, explains how anyone can leave a legacy through one of the 800 Community Foundations that are found nationwide. There are FOUR things everyone should know. 1.) First, consider why you would want to leave a legacy Begin by considering your interests…