The Voice that Changes Everything

The Voice that Changes Everything

The Voice That Changes Everything: Why Your Inner Dialogue Matters More Than You Think “Keep going, honey. You’re doing better than you think.” Those words, spoken by my mother as I struggled through spelling homework at our kitchen table, still echo...
Ten Tips for Practicing Saying “No.”

Ten Tips for Practicing Saying “No.”

1. Reflect on Your Limits: Take some time to understand your own physical, emotional, and time boundaries. Knowing your limits is the first step to communicating them effectively. 2. Prioritize Tasks: Make a list of caregiving tasks and prioritize them. Identify what...
Why Attend a Memory Cafe?

Why Attend a Memory Cafe?

What is a Memory Cafe? A Memory Cafe is a gathering of those who are living with memory loss and their care partner.  We meet for 2 hours every second Saturday of the month.  Our meetings provide a pressure-free environment both for the family members and those living...
How Emotionally Resilient Are You?

How Emotionally Resilient Are You?

Emotional resilience is the ability to successfully cope with change or misfortune.   Even when afraid, resilient people respond to life’s challenges with courage and emotional stamina.  While we can’t always control what life brings, we can use adversity as an...
Rayna Neises: A Season of Caring