I love the holidays. I easily get caught up in the lights and the traditions, the celebrations, the family and faith time. I love the cooking and decorating, and finding just the right gift for my loved ones. But in November, 2008, I received the phone call that changed my life and the lives of … Read More
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” except when it isn’t. I have always loved the holidays… the decorating, the celebrating, family time and religious traditions. But 2 weeks before Thanksgiving in 2008, my husband died suddenly in an auto accident, and the season suddenly took a somber expression for me and my two … Read More
Too many seniors are left behind, alone and hungry, struggling to stay independent and healthy. This holiday season, Subaru is supporting vulnerable seniors nationwide with their Share the Love event. For the past 10 years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels deliver more than 2.2 million meals to home-bound seniors across the … Read More
In book club we’ve been reading Resilient Grieving by Lucy Hone, PhD. Today we read chapter 7 about the importance of positive emotions during grieving. Positive emotions act as a respite for us and can offer a broader perspective during the grieving process. In the grips of grief it can be hard to see any … Read More
Stress can be defined as a response to change. The change can be good, such as starting a new job, or it can be bad, such as the death of a loved one. The body responds regardless. Few things are as stressful as the death of a loved one. But even this stressor does not … Read More
Veteran’s Touch Original poetry about and for those who have touched me, the rambling reflections of remembrance – Dale Stegman I am not a veteran, But Veterans have protected me. So I’ll live the gift, They have given me. Before my time others served Some gave their all for me. Some were the grandparents … Read More
Hospice and palliative care programs across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. Hospice is not a place but high-quality care that enables patients and families to focus on living as fully as possible despite a life-limiting illness. Palliative care brings this holistic model of care to people earlier … Read More
Deborah Dawkins, Executive Director, East Topeka Senior Center (partnered with Midland Care’s 24 for Life program) “Whenever I have an opportunity to address what we’re doing for our clients, I mention the 24 for Life program and how it plays into our mission of keeping our clients as healthy as possible.” When Deborah was approached … Read More