I lost my Mom to Alzheimer’s in January of 2022 after a 13-year journey. In the midst of it, we also lost her sister (Alzheimer’s) and her husband (Parkinson’s). In 2019, the same week Mom went into Memory Care, my Aunt died. My Uncle died two months later. I helped with caregiving for them all. I write about it in my book, Seeking Clarity in the Labyrinth, a Daughter’s Journey through Alzheimer’s.
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Is there really a difference in adult protective underwear? Many people have asked me the same question… “Are your products really better than what I buy at the store?” The answer is YES! There is a big difference especially for those with heavier incontinence issues. The key factors to look at are ABSORBENCY, DRYNESS, and DIGNITY
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Have you ever felt like your mind is wandering and you can’t pay attention? Of course you have- we all have! Check out this quick and easy way to begin improving your focus RIGHT NOW!
We’ve all heard of the push-ups that you do to build physical strength. Let me now introduce you to the Mindfulness Push-Up….
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Have you ever had black days? Days when you wanted to see nobody and do nothing, even the things you like best? If this happens once in a while, you could call it sadness. But if it lasts for more than three or four days it is known as depression. Depression is not a weakness, but a medical malfunction that takes away your control, and there are two major types. One is triggered by specific events like a death in the family, loss of a job, an injury that affects your ability to function as you typically would.
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But what exactly does it mean for light to overcome darkness? So much of this season seems focused on connecting with the positive and celebratory states of happiness, joy, and abundance, from the music played and parties planned to the meals prepared and gifts given. Yet, these states of mind and heart can be hard to connect to for individuals who may also be experiencing hardship and difficulty this time of year.
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