Looking back, I can still remember scampering to the reading circle on the rug in elementary school. I don’t remember the names of the books the teacher read, but I do remember the feelings of being excited and comforted as I was being read to, stretched out on the rug.
When did we stop reading out loud?
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As a new year begins, many people caring for someone they love are not wishing for more time, more energy, or better organization. They are wishing for connection.
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Our friend Fran is back with another post from the care recipient’s perspective, this time about gift giving. It’s important to note that she’s talking about little, every day kindnesses, not high-value gifts like jewelry, cash, or cars – those are a completely different story. Last Friday my home health aide/homemaker brought me coffee, as
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Yesterday was one of our pedicure and mimosa dates, and while Chan (my favorite nail-tech) was giving me the best foot-and-leg massage I’ve ever had, I remembered all the times my grandmother would ask us to rub her feet or help her put polish on her nails. Even after she had transitioned to a care home, she still asked us to bring nail polish, so every few weeks, we did.
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Listening to others is a skill that enhances relationships, and I feel it adds to the creation of a more empathetic society.
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