By: Michelle Lowack – Dad lives in his own home near the water and he likes it that way! But while he is socially isolating during the pandemic, his adult children and grandkids worry about him. They tried to video chat, but he couldn’t figure it out. Some of...
By Gary Joseph LeBlanc, CDCS The State of Florida has truly had its eyes opened lately. Proper training for the handling of those with dementia during a disaster is essential. Hurricanes Irma & Michael made sure of that. I have been extremely grateful to take on...
Choosing to believe in something when you are not yet able to see it is an action of faith! It is a powerful mindset that successful people choose to practice in those moments when darkness appears to be covering the path. Remember the path is still there; it is just...
By David Bernstein Fear of the unknown and chaos (such as that triggered by COVID-19) can create stress and provoke unwanted reflexes emanating from our nervous system and extending throughout our bodies. When we are stressed, our bodies release neurohumoral and...
By Lory Smeltzer, BA, MPH, CMC Does this sound a bit familiar? A call came into my office from a woman “Sara” who lives in New Jersey. She expressed concerns about her elderly mother “Dee” who resides at home in Florida. Dee had a recent fall with no major injuries...
