10 Hobbies That Make Your Kids Smarter A Guest Post by Anthony Johnstone
For most parents, having their kids play and learn is just part of growing up and there is the belief that they will develop naturally. This may be true, however why not give your kids the best possible opportunity to develop through fun and in some ways exciting activities. We wanted [...]
Nutrition and Meal Planning For the Hurried Caregiver a Guest Post by Breanne Fleat
A caregiver has a vital responsibility of safeguarding their recipient, be it a family member, a friend or as part of their job. Diet and nutrition are some of the basic needs for people requiring such care, in an effort to keep the body strong and energetic. However, diet [...]
HerVoiceIsMyVoice: Celebrate the Women Who Inspire Us Every Day
The strength of individual women empowers us all. This International Women’s Day, we’re turning up the volume on female voices and honoring the impact they have on all of us. #HerVoiceIsMyVoice is a moment to celebrate and share the voices of inspirational women from around the world. Show your support [...]
Senior Care: Balancing Marriage and Caring for a Parent A Guest Post by Samantha Stein
Caregiving can strengthen the bonds of relationships within the family. It can bridge gaps and heal decades-long conflicts through the connections that form during the care. However, it can also cause strains within the family. In marriages and relationships, no one really thinks of their partner caring for an aging [...]
“Avoiding Falls in the 3 Most Dangerous Rooms of Your House” A Guest Post by Jessica Hegg
Sometimes, a fall is inevitable for an older loved one. They simply fall off balance, or the toll of the years or past corrective surgeries puts them in a situation they can’t easily escape from. According to an NCBI study, approximately one-third of adults aged 65 or older fall every [...]
How to Escort Seniors to the Voting Polls A Guest Post By : A Place for Mom Staff
Originally Posted in the Senior Living Blog: Posted On 24 Oct 2016 The United States has a proud democratic tradition dating back more than 200 years, and that tradition is based on the right to vote. Unfortunately, many older people who are receiving care at senior living communities aren’t always able exercise that [...]
4 Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers A Guest Post by Rebecca Kennedy
Family caregivers who neglect to take care of their own needs can quickly experience burn-out and exhaustion. Here are several important self-care tips for family caregivers to keep in mind. There are many warnings signs that your senior loved one may be on their way to needing in-home care, such [...]
A Good Life Contains These 6 Essential A Guest Post by Jim Rohn
Respect Ethics Honest Integrity Signpost Meaning Good Qualities The ultimate expression of life is not a paycheck. The ultimate expression of life is not a Mercedes. The ultimate expression of life is not a million dollars or a bank account or a home. The ultimate expression of [...]
The Tao Te Ching: Verse Fifty-Four
That which is well established cannot be uprooted That which is strongly held cannot be taken The descendants will commemorate it forever Cultivate it in yourself; its virtue shall be true Cultivate it in the family; its virtue shall be abundant Cultivate it in the community; its virtue shall be [...]
