Consulting- Santa’s List and other Writing Projects
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!
In the Aftermath of Brian Thompson, Two Books Helpful For Everyone
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.
THE ART OF HOME ORGANIZATION FOR SENIORS
Everything you want to now about professional, certified organizers, with a focus on working with seniors! DON’T MISS THIS ONE!
Holiday GuilT or Not- Revisited
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!
Beyond Health and Safety, Person Centered Care is Your Right
Discussion of person centered care; person centered thinking; a featured podcast and a care plan template example for you, utilizing these concepts!
Abracadabra - It’s a Multi-Purpose Vehicle!
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!
Fairytales, the White Knight & Intimate Partner Violence
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!
Life Transformations -Revisited; (Drawing a line in the sand)
Reflections on the necessity of life transformations, adaptability, resilience and disability
Essential Caregivers -They are no longer the best kept Secret!
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??
Why Should I Attend A Support Group??
What’s in it for me?
Common misconceptions and straight answers (from the heart)
Lessons from the Defense (Final Chapters- ST Rita’s Home Deaths)
A Long Term Care Nightmare - Legal Strategies….’Saved By a Loaf of Bread…A new beginning and the Final Ending follows-
A Long Term Care Nightmare Continues…
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!
Hurricane Katrina Revisited - Part 2 - Sal & Mabel Mangano
Continuing with my Katrina Update -- Part 2
Meet Sal & Mabel Mangano- 'Well Intentioned' nursing home operators who caused do many deaths....
Hurricance Katrina & Human stories Re-Visited
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!
‘Inspired by Recent Events’- Violent Death in A Nursing Home
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!
Some Basics- Long Term Care Ombudspersons Leading the Way for Seniors!
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!
A little Website ‘Housekeeping’
'Just a little 'Housekeeping' when we're talking about navigating 'so and so's Website!
Advocacy at its Best & ‘In the Movies’
"The implicit question - ‘Why fight, if the bad guys have already won? The answer, of course, is that you should fight because it’s the right thing to do, and because even the promise of justice is slim, it’s a public service of a more diminished kind to show people how broken the system is.”
Matt Zoller Seitz-
And there was light… the Ben Guess Story
One gay man's journey that represents so many other's struggles. A true act of love and acceptance has inspired me for years... If only...
Call to Action for Seniors & Documentary Makers!
The truth is…we are always in need of good quality films about seniors in general and the aftermath of COVID. If vast numbers of deaths aren’t occuring, the public incorrectly thinks, ‘we don’t have to worry anymore..’