Holiday Gifts for the Elderly
Do you know an elderly relative or friend and wonder what to give them for Christmas? Here are some holiday gift...
Holiday Gifts for the Elderly
Holidays
Handling the Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia
Handling the Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia
Holidays are memory days. But not for people with dementia.“Do you remember the year the tree fell over…when the...
Spider Webs and the New Year
Spider Webs and the New Year
I hate spiders. They are creepy. However, I have always been fond of Charlotte, the kind spider in E.B. White’s...
A Time To Grieve and A Time To Serve
A Time To Grieve and A Time To Serve
I know that many people are experiencing loss, especially at this time of year. For example, you may have been...
Are You Ready for Christmas?
Are You Ready for Christmas?
I have the following poem by Henry Van Dyke on my refrigerator to remind me each day during Advent to get ready for...
5 Ways to Make Peace for the Holidays
5 Ways to Make Peace for the Holidays
I love the songs of Christmas, and this year I’ve been wondering: what if I put aside the beauty and sentimentality...
How to Care for a Friend Who is Grieving This Christmas
How to Care for a Friend Who is Grieving This Christmas
Christmas is an especially difficult holiday when there is an empty chair at the table following the death of a...
A Christmas Tradition for Connecting with Friends
A Christmas Tradition for Connecting with Friends
What is a meaningful holiday gift for treasured friends? For many years, I attended a lovely Christmas luncheon...
