Bring in the Clowns. On Saturday, we had planned for a group of clown to come and visit the residents that I work for in an Memory Care Community.  The staff that it would be a great idea.  However, it wasn't successful. It was too much stimulus for the residents with Alzheimer's.  They were confused and overwhelmed by the production.  Just giving a heads up to those who plan and implent activities for seniors.

Cupcakes for a Cause~

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School is in Session As students headed back to school today, I realized that I am enrolled as a student of life at my work.  The senior adults that I work for are my teachers.  They have studied relationships, families and life for over 80 years, which makes them overqualified. Here are a few life lessons that I have learned.

“Getting it” This can be hard, especially when you’ve known someone for a long time. I mean, you’ve pretty sure you know what your loved one is thinking and feeling without them even saying a word, right.  You might have gotten it all right in the past, but now that your loved one is aging, you might have to change some of the old assumptions.  Here are some ways to rediscover your loved one.