My Grateful Heart

How do you THANK someone for this? By Bonnie K Brown So, how exactly DO you properly thank someone (or many someone’s) for having saved your life? Do you simply just turn back to them one day and say, “Thank You” and that’s it? Or should it be something more? Those...

And the Card Is…..Believe!

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...

What is an Aging Life Care Professional?

​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...

9 Tips for Long Distance Caregivers

By: Linda Burhans Caregiving responsibilities can occur without warning, so without proper planning, it can create a crisis situation, particularly if you live far away. On the other hand you may not even realize that your loved ones need help.  When you call on the...

An Interview with Linda Burhans

In this video interview, Linda speaks with Marcia Teele about how she first became a Caregiver, and more. CAREGIVERS YOU ARE NOT...

Managing Stress and the Fear of the Unknown

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...