Stand up Before the Gray Head
God tells us, “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man (or woman), and you shall...
Stand up Before the Gray Head
Aging & Elderly
3 Ways to Respect Those in a Nursing Home
3 Ways to Respect Those in a Nursing Home
When I visited with my mother in the nursing home I always enjoyed talking with a woman named Susan, who, despite...
The Value of Outings for the Elderly
The Value of Outings for the Elderly
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon There is a perception that those with memory loss must be confined and are not allowed to...
Sanity Tips for Taking a Loved One with Dementia on an Outing
Sanity Tips for Taking a Loved One with Dementia on an Outing
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother lived with dementia for more than 15 years. For as long as she was able, I made...
Help People with Dementia Participate in the Outside World
Help People with Dementia Participate in the Outside World
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother had early-onset dementia. She and my father lived in a lovely residential...
When Seniors and Kids Connect Everyone Benefits
When Seniors and Kids Connect Everyone Benefits
I am a hugger. When the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, I missed hugging my grandkids. We know that when...
Taking the Edge Off an Elderly Person’s Loneliness
Taking the Edge Off an Elderly Person’s Loneliness
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon Jigsaw puzzle pieces. They are just little bitty things made of cardboard. But in the...
Write to a Lonely Person and Bring Joy
Write to a Lonely Person and Bring Joy
Do you have a nursing home in your community? Maybe someone who lives there is lonely. And you can help ease their...
