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Long Distance Caregiving in a Nutshell Part #2

10. It’s vital to keep your loved one socializing – not isolated. If they aren’t 11. What are all of the available services in their community? What’s needed to access them? Some states have free community services or funds for care. You can contact the State Dept. of Human Services for information for individual states. [...]

Long Distance Caregiving in a Nutshell Part #1

Needless to say, caring for a loved one long distance has additional challenges. As with most difficult things, breaking down the pieces will help to put the puzzle together the quickest and easiest. Here is a partial breakdown of what to consider and plan for: 1. What are the real issues to deal with now [...]

Is Your Home Grandchildren Proof? 24 Things You Should Know!

The 13 basic things you need to grandchildren proof your home. Baby Boomers and those retiring have probably already heard these before, but just in case you haven’t: 1.) Pick up all breakables that little hands could reach or knock over 2.) Get baby locks for lower cabinets or drawers that you don’t want opened [...]

Adult daughter has an eating disorder. How does her mother deal with the guilt she feels?

Adult children with compulsive behavior problems are growing by the thousands.  Alcoholism, drug addiction, anorexia, bulima, etc.  Why is this?  Are we recognizing the behavior patterns more quickly?  Is the pace and competition of our lives compounding this problem?  Do genetics and environmental surroundings play a role?  Yes to all of this, but added to [...]

Coaching a 54-yr-old Career Mom

50 plus career mom with four sons is stressed to the max -  Never underestimate a child’s ability to get into more trouble! Instantly destress!!!Sometimes a little humor and laughter can rebalance your emotions.