You’re a Baby Boomer… but technology is not always your friend… in spite of being a smart person! Why? Here’s some helpful information!

 Instead of lamenting about the need for ‘new goals’, why not look at it in reverse… What do you not want to do?

Voila! - the TO DON’T LIST

Little children, whose minds are ‘absorbing like a sponge every minute’, and very innocent and open to the world, age is just a label.

Age becomes only a stamp to categorize items  in retail or to assign certain milestones as their world becomes more structured. It does not account for the variation and fluidity of learning! 

A child is NEVER too young to read or preread. Learn more about it!

Do you have some ‘writing chores’ you never seem to accomplish (including Santa’s list)?

If so, let me, an experienced writer/author assist you with consultative services including the simple tasks that never get done.

Holiday rates may apply just for you!

This blog enlightens us to the realities of real life trauma, bridging the gap for everyone by being better prepared using other’s stories in book form to navigate toward healing and hope.

Everything you want to now about professional, certified organizers, with a focus on working with seniors! DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

Exploring the holiday season within the backdrop of this past year… and timeless advice about NOT feeling guilty about the holidays with some options provided!

Discussion of person centered care; person centered thinking; a featured podcast and a care plan template example for you, utilizing these concepts!

Take it from one who knows…. A review of some ‘handy- dandy ‘(and unique) assistive devices if you or your family member has a physical disability!

In observance of National DV- Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month- the benefits of knowing about and using the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit AND the myth of the white knight!

Reflections on the necessity of life transformations, adaptability, resilience and disability

The highlights of the important federal Essential Caregiver Act; the inspiring true story about how it all began … and an excellent podcast to listen to with Mairead Painter, CT LTC Ombudsman

Why Should I Attend A Support Group??

What’s in it for me?

Common misconceptions and straight answers (from the heart)

 A Long Term Care Nightmare - Legal Strategies….’Saved By a Loaf of Bread…A new beginning and the Final Ending follows-

In this narrative, we learn about the timeline, the weather event, the FATAL FLAWS that were made by the Manganos, Government rules and what comes next.... in the aftermath of this tragedy!

Continuing with my Katrina Update -- Part 2

Meet Sal & Mabel Mangano- 'Well Intentioned' nursing home operators who caused do many deaths....

What were the true events and the back stories of the tragedy of St Rita's Nursing Home during Hurricane Katrina? It's all here in this well researched, well written multi-part true story for you!

Two entities that are close to my heart collided recently. 

It shakes me to the core that violence - suicide and murder can occur within a skilled nursing community.

I could write endlessly about this topic from every angle. Here are just a few!

When a loved one requires more care than can be given at home, there are    a myriad of questions that families are often faced with. It is unfamiliar and complex territory. There is so much to learn… and quickly, that it is indeed overwhelming.

One professional guiding the way is the Long Term Care Ombudsperson. This is just a start on the road to knowledge!

'Just a little 'Housekeeping' when we're talking about navigating 'so and so's Website!